Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

TOWNS END, BA8 0RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNS END, BA8 0RG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

372

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Avg Age

49

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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 0RG 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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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BA8 0RG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA8 0RG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Towns End, 0.1km from Towns End in Henstridge. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA8, BA8 0RG offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0RG are sourced from Output Area E00148512 (shared with 19 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 0RG. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 357,000

2 sales · Mean £ 357,000

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

BA8 0RG has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Public order4

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St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge

Good105 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Henstridge Village Store Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bird In Hand Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe3.6 km
  • Sherborne9.2 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cotton Corner0.2 km
  • Cotton Corner0.2 km