Is BA8 0AD a safe place to live?

Yes, BA8 0AD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BA8 0AD?

The average property price in BA8 0AD is currently around £389k.

What is the population of BA8 0AD?

The population for the BA8 0AD area is approximately 236 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA8 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA8 0AD.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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10/10

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1/10

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6/10

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6/10

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6/10

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2/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA8 0AD — age 43, 78% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £389k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA8 0AD is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from North Cheriton in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, BA8 0AD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00148521 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA8 0AD. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 389,000

1 sales · Mean £ 389,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

BA8 0AD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Templecombe4.1 km
Bruton8.8 km
Castle Cary9.2 km