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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 57 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
57
Deprivation level
5/10
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
29.2(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.87(-47%)
Public order
7.21(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-8%)
Burglary
5.03(+81%)
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 £64,000 up to £995,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Cary over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached45£565,000£3,307
Flats6£172,500£1,983
Semi-Detached33£278,000£3,284
Terraced31£215,000£3,308

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

BA228DX

Willow Tree Close

BA227LA

Brains Lane

BA77BY

Station Road

BA77BA

The Triangle

BA227AG

Abbey Gardens

BA227BG

Cockhill Lane

BA227RB

Castle Cary

BA215SN

Mudford Hill

BA77EG

Park Place

BA77BG

Fore Street

BA77BL

Woodcock Street

BA77FP

Burfitt Road

BA77HL

Cary Hill

BA77AG

Florida Street

BA227BD

North Leaze Lane

BA228AN

Pitfield Corner

BA228DL

Rimpton Road

BA227JX

Cam Cottages

BA77FE

Cumnock Road

BA228AR

Rimpton Hill

BA77LU

Mullins Way

BA228DE

Bridge Cottages

BA227PA

Wales

BA77DU

Bridgwater Buildings

BA77NT

Thorn

BA77EH

Park Street

BA227NU

Laurel Lane

BA228HL

Heathcote Road

BA77DY

Brookfields

BA77GD

Loganberry Lane

BA215SW

Sockhill Cottages

BA77HR

Jubilee Close

BA227FD

Roman Way

BA227JP

The Avenue

BA215TQ

Hill View

BA77DJ

Victoria Gardens

BA77LD

Woodforde Green

BA77AF

Florida Gardens

BA227AZ

Long Street

BA227FB

Hanyton Close

BA227NA

Camel Street

BA227NQ

High Street

BA227BX

Cary Road

BA227QX

Howell Hill

BA227RE

Steart Road

TA117ED

Dilkes Lane

BA77GL

Cherry Court

BA227QB

West Camel Farm

BA227JR

Castle Cary

BA77BB

The Triangle

BA227NF

High Street

BA77AD

Bailey Hill

BA228AH

Back Lane

BA227NT

Grace Martin's Lane

BA77LA

Churchfield Drive

BA227FR

Turstin Court

BA227QP

Keep Street

BA227LY

Higher Farm Lane

BA227PP

Castle Cary

BA227PB

Wales

BA77HJ

Coombe Close

BA227DX

The Close

BA77DS

Torbay Road

BA227LW

Musmoor Lane

BA77PP

Castle Cary

BA215TD

Primrose Lane

BA98BT

Verrington Lane

BA77HW

Cumnock Road

BA77GE

Damson Drive

BA77FQ

Lockett Drive

BA228JQ

Higher Farm Lane

BA228EL

Duck Lane

BA227FJ

Fosters Lane

BA77HT

Priorygate Court

BA227QN

Castle Cary

BA227HP

Middle Farm Cottage

BA77AN

High Street

BA77BU

Station Road

BA227NN

Englands Lane

BA77GQ

Station Road

BA227QD

Frog Lane

BA77AW

High Street

BA77HZ

Cumnock Road

BA77JU

Mill Lane

BA77HE

Park Avenue

BA77GA

Castle Cary

BA227DD

Cary Road

BA228HQ

Chantry Lane

BA227LZ

North Barrow Road

BA215TH

Hill View

BA228EU

Weir Lane

BA228EF

Fairview Terrace

BA227BT

Bennett Close

BA227BZ

Lower North Town

BA77LE

St Andrews

BA227NR

Cleaveside Close

BA77BE

Ashby Place

BA77DH

Priory Close

BA227DY

Coxs Close

BA227JF

Wyvern Fields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.