Is BA8 0BA a safe place to live?

Yes, BA8 0BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BA8 0BA?

The population for the BA8 0BA area is approximately 269 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

WOOD LANE, BA8 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LANE, BA8 0BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

269

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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7/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA8 0BA — age 53, 86% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wood Lane, 0.5km from North Cheriton in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00148518 (shared with 24 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 0BA. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

BA8 0BA has low crime rates — 2 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.

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school Local Schools

Horsington Church School

Good92 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

White Horse Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Templecombe3.4 km
Bruton9.5 km
Castle Cary9.8 km