Is BA9 8AG a safe place to live?

Yes, BA9 8AG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BA9 8AG?

The average property price in BA9 8AG is currently around £200k.

What is the population of BA9 8AG?

The population for the BA9 8AG area is approximately 264 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA9 8AG.

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

groups

Population

264

cake

Avg Age

payments

Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

work

Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety

9/10

family_restroomFamily

9/10

favoriteHealth

3/10

workEmployment

7/10

diversity_3Diversity

3/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

directions_transitTransit

1/10

homeHome Ownership

8/10

trending_upInvestment

2/10

psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA9 8AG spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £200,000 median price shield Safety 9/10

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

BA9 8AG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lattiford in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA9 8AG represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00148517 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA9 8AG. The average age is 48.5. 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 Asian1.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

BA9 8AG has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Anchor Hill Service Station0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Templecombe4.3 km
Bruton8.3 km
Castle Cary9.2 km