Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

TOWNSEND FARM BARTON, BA8 0TU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNSEND FARM BARTON, BA8 0TU.

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 0TU 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
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA8 0TU — age 49, 76% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.

home £247,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA8 0TU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Townsend Farm Barton, 0.2km from Towns End in Henstridge. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA8 0TU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA8 0TU 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 0TU. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,750

6 sales · Mean £ 220,333

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

BA8 0TU has low crime rates — 39 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 offences29
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge

Good105 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Henstridge Village Store Ltd0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bird In Hand Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe3.5 km
  • Sherborne9.2 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cotton Corner0.1 km
  • Cotton Corner0.1 km
  • Blackmore Lane0.5 km
  • Blackmore Lane0.5 km