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About

Castle Cary ward encompasses the historic market town and surrounding rural parishes in south Somerset. The area is centred on the town's compact core, with its stone buildings and traditional market square. Land use is primarily agricultural, featuring fields and low hills characteristic of the region. The ward includes several smaller villages and hamlets, connected by narrow country lanes.

A notable landmark is the town's octagonal market house, constructed from local hamstone. The Cary River flows through the area, influencing the settlement pattern. Economic activity includes local commerce, light industry, and farming. The landscape is defined by the River Cary's valley, creating a distinct topographical feature within the broader Somerset levels.

Area overview

On average Castle Cary has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle Cary is £58,416 per year. There are 8 schools in Castle Cary: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle Cary is home to around 10,547 people, with a population density of about 85.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Cary Population
10,547
Population density
85 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.11(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.44(-44%)
Public order
7.11(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.03(-23%)
Other theft
4.93(-12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,047
95.24%
Other White
220
2.09%
Irish
47
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
44
0.42%
Caribbean
35
0.33%
Total population: 10,549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,091
34.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,716
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,363
15.06%
No qualifications
1,280
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
788
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 9,052

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,011
47.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,052
24.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
524
12.26%
Other social rented
425
9.95%
Other forms of private rent
132
3.09%
Total households: 4,273

Property prices in Castle Cary

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Castle Cary area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle Cary in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Cary over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£492,500
Flats3£150,000
Semi-Detached31£265,000
Terraced39£260,000

10 years median price trend in Castle Cary

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Cary.

All postcodes in Castle Cary

BA77AD

Bailey Hill

BA77AG

Florida Street

BA77EA

Cumnock Road

BA77EG

Park Place

BA77EW

South Street

BA77FL

Hardy Rise

BA77JW

Elms Lane

BA98BZ

Cross Cottages

BA228EX

The Terrace

BA227LX

Higher Farm Lane

BA227NL

Cleaveside Close

BA227NR

Cleaveside Close

BA227PR

The Glebe

BA227RG

Downhead

BA228BN

Little Marston Road

BA228DF

Court Gardens

BA77BB

The Triangle

BA77DR

Mill Cottages

BA77HL

Cary Hill

BA77PA

Station Road

BA227DW

Woolston Road

BA227LA

Brains Lane

BA228DA

Camel Street

BA77AT

Upper High Street

BA77DJ

Victoria Gardens

BA77FQ

Lockett Drive

BA77PT

Pilgrims Way

TA117DS

Babcary Lane

TA117EE

Steart Lane

BA215SL

East Lanes

BA227DB

Cary Road

BA227DN

Woolston Road

BA228DQ

Church Walk

BA228ED

Ashington Lane

BA227LN

Follet Close

BA77DE

Victoria Mews

BA77FD

Church Street

BA77FN

Bartlett Square

BA77LL

Wyke Road

BA77NT

Thorn

BA227BS

Ridgeway

BA227DX

The Close

BA228HF

Courtry Cottages

BA77HY

Cumnock Terrace

BA98DW

Stoke Lane

BA215TJ

Granary Court

BA227AA

Galhampton Road

BA227AS

St Helens

BA227FE

Castle Cary

BA228DB

Camel Street

BA228DE

Bridge Cottages

BA77GN

Castle Cary

BA77HB

Yeabsleys Way

BA77NL

Station Road

BA228AR

Rimpton Hill

BA227AF

Smallway

BA227AL

Crawford Lane

BA227AN

March Lane

BA227BZ

Lower North Town

BA227DF

Ridgeway Lane

BA227FA

Sparkford Road

BA227FD

Roman Way

BA227FL

Barton Court

BA227JW

Twines Close

BA77FG

Millbrook Gardens

BA77JA

Cumnock Road

BA77NU

Thornymarsh Lane

BA77PQ

Castle Cary

BA98BU

Church Walk

BA215TG

Main Street

BA228EZ

Bineham Lane

BA227BW

Woolston

BA227DJ

Castle Cary Road

BA227HH

West Camel Farm

BA227LE

Babcary Road

BA228BA

Hinton

BA228EB

Ashington Lane

BA77DZ

Kingsacre

BA77FP

Burfitt Road

BA77FZ

Castle Cary

BA77JJ

Ansford Park

BA227BD

North Leaze Lane

BA227JF

Wyvern Fields

BA227PB

Wales

BA77GP

Pear Close

BA77JB

Dimmer Lane

BA227BT

Bennett Close

BA227NA

Camel Street

BA227NW

Englands Lane

BA227QD

Frog Lane

BA228DW

Garston Lane

BA228JD

Castle Cary

BA77BL

Woodcock Street

BA77GF

Juniper Road

BA77LJ

St Andrews Close

BA77PB

Station Road

BA227LJ

Camelot Court

BA227LF

Nightingale Lane

BA227NB

Bindwell Lane

BA77DN

Torbay Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.