Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

COMBE HILL, BA8 0LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMBE HILL, BA8 0LL.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA8 0LL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA8 0LL combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£680k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 54.5% year-on-year.

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

BA8 0LL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Combe Hill, 0.7km from Abbas Combe in Templecombe. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA8, BA8 0LL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 85% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k, up 54.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0LL are sourced from Output Area E00148505 (shared with 13 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 0LL. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

5 sales · Mean £ 488,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA8 0LL has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order8
Other theft2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School

Good117 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Westcombe Stores0.3 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.6 km
  • W J Doggrell & Son0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Templecombe Recreation and Sports Club0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Gartell Light Railway (Cafe)0.8 km
  • Jasmine & Bay0.5 km
  • Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bridge Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe0.5 km
  • Sherborne9.1 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Butchers Shop0.3 km
  • Butchers Shop0.3 km