BA9 8DW is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Yarlington in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Castle Cary ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
For families considering a move, BA9 8DW represents 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 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8DW are sourced from Output Area E00148589 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA9 8DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA9 8DW.
109
55
£ 47,700 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
BA9 8DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 75% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA9 8DW. The average age is 54.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yarlington House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Stags Head Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary4.7 km
- Bruton7.0 km
- Templecombe8.8 km
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Postcode Profile: BA98DW · Data under Open Government Licence