Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HOUNDSMILL, BA8 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUNDSMILL, BA8 0ED.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

314

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Avg Age

50

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA8 0ED's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £457k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £457k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BA8 0ED is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Houndsmill, 0.2km from Horsington in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA8 0ED represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0ED 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 0ED. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 430,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BA8 0ED has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Horsington Church School

Good92 pupils0.5 km
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Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School

Good117 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Half Moon Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe1.6 km
  • Sherborne9.7 km
  • Bruton11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Cottage0.2 km
  • Mill Cottage0.2 km