Is BA9 8AQ a safe place to live?

Yes, BA9 8AQ 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 8AQ?

The average property price in BA9 8AQ is currently around £350k.

What is the population of BA9 8AQ?

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

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

LATTIFORD COTTAGES, BA9 8AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATTIFORD COTTAGES, BA9 8AQ.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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9/10

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3/10

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7/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

BA9 8AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA9 8AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lattiford Cottages, 0.1km from Lattiford in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA9, BA9 8AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00148517 (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 BA9 8AQ. 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%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 308,500

2 sales · Mean £ 308,500

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

BA9 8AQ 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

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Anchor Hill Service Station0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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