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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 111 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
Detached41£515,000
Flats3£150,000
Semi-Detached30£265,000
Terraced37£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

BA98BY

Stourton View

BA228BH

Castle Cary

BA215TA

Hales Meadow

BA227AD

Galhampton Road

BA227BE

High Road

BA228BJ

Little Marston Cottages

BA228HH

Castle Cary

BA228JH

Church Street

BA77DA

Moore Villas

BA77GR

Mulberry Lane

BA77JG

Higher Ansford

BA77PD

Station Road

BA227LG

Sparkford Road

BA227QA

Little Marston Road

BA227QP

Keep Street

BA228HD

Costello Hill

BA228JQ

Higher Farm Lane

BA77LU

Mullins Way

BA98DZ

Milestone Cottages

TA117EL

Foddington

BA215TP

Deacons Lane

BA227FW

Cherry Blossom Way

BA227HW

Sutton Montis Road

BA227LH

Foster's Lane

BA227NY

Orchard Close

BA228FL

Old Forge Court

BA228JE

Church Street

BA77EP

The Park

BA77GE

Damson Drive

BA77HP

Catherines Close

BA77PJ

Blackworthy Road

BA77QA

Farthings Paddock

BA98DE

Green Lane Gate

TA117EG

Hams Lane

BA215TB

Hales Meadow

BA228DT

Camel Street

BA228LA

Costello Hill

BA77JD

Alma Field

BA77JN

Ansford Hill

BA77PR

Brue View

BA227LL

Sparkford Road

BA228BQ

Castle Cary

BA228JG

Church Street

BA77BG

Fore Street

BA77BT

Station Road

BA77DT

Torbay Road

BA77DU

Bridgwater Buildings

BA77JP

Ansford Hill

BA227FJ

Fosters Lane

BA227AR

The Paddock

BA227PD

Eyewell Cottages

BA228EG

Lark Cottages

BA228EL

Duck Lane

BA77DL

Florida Fields

BA77JR

Ansford Hill

BA98DN

Crocker's Hill

BA98DY

Queen Street

BA228ER

Limington Road

BA227AP

Middle Street

BA227HP

Middle Farm Cottage

BA227PL

Gason Lane

BA228AD

High Street

BA228BX

Rimpton Hill

BA228EQ

Church Street

BA228RS

Castle Cary

BA77DW

Torbay Road

BA77JZ

Lower Ansford

BA77LG

Hallett Road

BA77NW

Fore Street

BA77PS

Eastfield Lane

BA77PW

Rose Cottages

BA227JU

Orchard Close

BA228BD

Camel Street

BA77AN

High Street

BA77FH

Station Road

TA117EJ

Perry Hill

BA227AG

Abbey Gardens

BA227NZ

Mildmay Drive

BA228AH

Back Lane

BA228HW

Heathcote Road

BA98DP

Fairfield

BA227BY

Grange Cottages

BA227PP

Castle Cary

BA77EN

South Street

BA77PH

Blackworthy Road

BA227BR

Foddington Road

BA227LD

High Street

BA227PH

Camel Hill

BA227PQ

Gason Lane

BA227PS

Rectory Farm Close

BA228BB

Castle Cary

BA228EA

Ashington Lane

BA77BE

Ashby Place

BA215BH

Hales Meadow

BA227DE

Cary Road

BA227FB

Hanyton Close

BA227LQ

Wolverlands

BA228AG

Daisyfield

BA77HR

Jubilee Close

BA77JL

Ansford Hill

Data Sources

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