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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% 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 £58,421 per year. The median sale price in Castle Cary is £298,500 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £432,500. There are 5 schools in Castle Cary: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Castle Cary is home to around 10,547 people, with a population density of about 85 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.4%
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

Median price: £298,500
Price per sq ft: £303
Sales (last 12 months): 136
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £433K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £298,500 (about £303 per square foot) in Castle Cary area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Cary over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£537,000£312
Semi-Detached35£285,000£288
Terraced44£240,000£304
Flats6£142,500£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Cary

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Cary.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367,500£106,000£197,500£189,225
2017£403,000£137,000£222,500£192,500
2018£398,750£113,500£232,500£185,000
2019£410,000£122,500£230,000£226,375
2020£485,000£135,750£278,000£215,000
2021£455,000£121,250£275,500£250,000
2022£517,500£170,250£285,000£230,000
2023£565,000£146,500£292,500£245,000
2024£532,500£155,000£290,000£270,000
2025£526,250£150,000£278,000£225,000
2026£430,000£142,500£306,000£244,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Cary.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Cary.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£157£223£230
2017£260£203£214£223
2018£270£199£245£226
2019£280£222£251£249
2020£282£225£257£258
2021£298£237£277£268
2022£334£237£318£310
2023£356£218£310£281
2024£346£243£312£270
2025£317£195£310£289
2026£302£220£278£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Cary.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Castle Cary ward.

Local councillors

Kevin Messenger

Castle Cary - Elected 10 Aug 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin 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

BA227RH

Plowage Lane

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