Is BA8 0DS a safe place to live?

Yes, BA8 0DS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BA8 0DS?

The average property price in BA8 0DS is currently around £825k.

What is the population of BA8 0DS?

The population for the BA8 0DS area is approximately 314 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

FOXCOMBE LANE, BA8 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXCOMBE LANE, BA8 0DS.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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7/10

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3/10

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6/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA8 0DS combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£825k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BA8 0DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foxcombe Lane, 0.1km from Wilkin Throop in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA8 0DS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00148519 (shared with 20 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 0DS. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 817,500

6 sales · Mean £ 876,791

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

BA8 0DS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Templecombe2.5 km
Sherborne8.1 km
Castle Cary11.5 km