BA9 8BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Verrington in Wincanton. Administratively it sits within Wincanton & Bruton ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA9, BA9 8BW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% 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 £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00148891 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA9 8BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA9 8BW.
334
43
£ 45,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA9 8BW — age 43, 91% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA9 8BW. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA9 8BW has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
King Arthur's School
Wincanton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- On The Corner0.7 km
- The Lemon Tree Deli Limited0.7 km
- Wincanton Fruit and Veg0.7 km
- ANDREW BARCLAY BUTCHERS LTD0.7 km
- Shop at No 40.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Seed Cafe T/A The Hub at No.30.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Millers Inn0.6 km
- The Wagtail0.1 km
- Uncle Toms Cabin0.7 km
- Wincanton Masonic Club0.7 km
- Mill Street Social Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bootmakers0.7 km
- Cafe Central0.7 km
- Hooga.Coffee/The Small Cake Shop0.7 km
- Wincanton Racecourse0.4 km
- Cale Park Kitchen0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Coles Yard0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Marmaris Kebab0.8 km
- Lotus House Takeaway0.7 km
- Pizza Palace0.7 km
- Summer Palace Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Sushi in the Stix0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bruton6.0 km
- Templecombe6.7 km
- Castle Cary8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Verrington Hospital0.2 km
- Springfield Road0.4 km
- Springfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA98BW · Data under Open Government Licence