Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA9 8DA House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

127

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, BA9 8DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £170k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BA9 8DA is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Bratton Seymour in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Wincanton & Bruton ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA9 8DA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8DA are sourced from Output Area E00148846 (shared with 7 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 8DA. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 163,333

Detached

£ 482,500

2 sales · Mean £ 482,500

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

BA9 8DA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton5.0 km
  • Castle Cary5.4 km
  • Templecombe8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Walk0.1 km
  • Church Walk0.1 km