Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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

264

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Avg Age

48

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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 8AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £592k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 39.8% year-on-year.

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

BA9 8AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Higher Holton 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 8AX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £592k, down 39.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8AX 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 8AX. 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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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

Detached

£ 545,000

6 sales · Mean £ 589,583

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

3 sales · Mean £ 423,333

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

BA9 8AX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe4.8 km
  • Bruton8.0 km
  • Castle Cary8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Holton Crossroads0.1 km
  • Holton Crossroads0.1 km