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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

BA77DD

Greenway Road

BA77HE

Park Avenue

BA77HH

Ansford Road

BA77JQ

Higher Ansford

BA227QL

Fore Street

BA77AE

Florida Street

BA77BR

Montague Gardens

BA77LE

St Andrews

BA77PU

Castle Cary

BA98DH

Castle Cary

TA117EA

North Street

BA215SW

Sockhill Cottages

BA227QQ

Southmead

BA228BE

Castle Cary

BA228LB

Bineham Lane

BA77BH

Lower Woodcock Street

BA77FJ

Farrant Green

BA215TL

West Mudford Cottages

BA227JG

High Street

BA227JN

Church Road

BA228BY

Fiddle Lane

BA228DN

Garston Lane

BA77BJ

Woodcock Street

BA77GJ

Castle Cary

BA98BS

West Hill

BA227HY

Sparkford Hill Lane

BA227RQ

Downhead Lane

BA77FY

Blackberry Drive

BA77HZ

Cumnock Road

BA227LY

Higher Farm Lane

BA227LZ

North Barrow Road

BA227NG

High Street

BA77DX

Priory View

BA77HD

Millbrook Gardens

BA77HG

Ansford Road

BA227AU

Hearn Lane

BA227DL

Catash Close

BA227HU

Meadow Cottages

BA227QW

Fore Street

BA228DL

Rimpton Road

BA228DR

Netherton Lane

BA228EE

Draycott Farm Cottage

BA228HN

Eastmead Lane

BA77EH

Park Street

BA77EX

South Street

BA77FF

Almsford Close

BA227NU

Laurel Lane

BA77LH

Tuckers Lane

BA77NY

Coopers Ash Lane

BA227DA

Brookhampton

BA228HB

Heathcote Road

BA77EU

South Street

BA77LQ

Orchard Close

BA227FU

Burrows Court

BA227LR

Castle Cary

BA77AZ

North Street

BA77HF

South Bank

TA117EF

Dilkes Lane

BA227BL

Woolston

BA227RB

Castle Cary

BA228EY

Bineham Lane

BA77AA

Bailey Hill

BA77AW

High Street

BA77PE

Station Wharf

BA227DQ

Cutty Cottages

BA227JS

The Avenue

BA227JZ

Church Road

BA227NH

High Street

BA227QS

Plowage Lane

BA227RF

Steart Hill

BA77BZ

Salisbury Terrace

BA77LS

Ashlea

BA227BG

Cockhill Lane

BA227DD

Cary Road

BA227FN

Goodwood Drive

BA227FT

Sandbrook Lane

BA227NE

High Street

BA227RE

Steart Road

BA77EL

Church Street

BA77ET

South Street

BA77FT

Compton Drive

BA77LF

Tuckers Lane

BA215TQ

Hill View

BA227JE

Wolfester Terrace

BA227QX

Howell Hill

BA77EB

Annan Dale

BA77HT

Priorygate Court

BA77LD

Woodforde Green

BA98DA

Seymour Rise

BA227DS

Woolston Road

BA227DT

Woolston Road

BA227DU

Woolston Road

BA228AP

Great Pit Lane

BA228GF

Fosse Way

BA228HL

Heathcote Road

BA77HW

Cumnock Road

BA77GH

Castle Cary

Data Sources

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