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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

BA227BQ

Corkscrew Lane

BA228EE

Draycott Farm Cottage

BA77DP

Rowells Place

BA227BY

Grange Cottages

BA77LG

Hallett Road

BA77PZ

Goes Lane

BA77FF

Almsford Close

BA77LL

Wyke Road

BA98DZ

Milestone Cottages

BA227AW

March Cottages

BA227NS

Grace Martins Lane

BA227AF

Smallway

BA228EG

Lark Cottages

BA228DP

Rimpton Road

BA77AT

Upper High Street

BA227AT

Cherry Pie Lane

BA77JP

Ansford Hill

BA227LU

Mildmay Drive

TA117EH

Foddington Road

BA77JH

Ansford Hill

BA228EH

Townsend Cottages

BA227LT

West Camel Road

TA117EF

Dilkes Lane

TA117EN

Chapel Yard

BA228BJ

Little Marston Cottages

BA77NU

Thornymarsh Lane

BA227PD

Eyewell Cottages

BA227ND

South View

BA228AE

Church Lane

BA227BS

Ridgeway

BA77EL

Church Street

TA117DU

Baker Street

BA77DD

Greenway Road

BA227LN

Follet Close

BA215TW

Sock Lane

BA227AJ

Frog Lane

BA228HH

Castle Cary

BA98DH

Castle Cary

BA77JX

Brock Court

BA77PU

Castle Cary

BA77PY

Cary Moor Drove

BA227PQ

Gason Lane

BA77AX

Chapel Close

BA227HT

Church Hill

BA228JG

Church Street

BA228EZ

Bineham Lane

BA227AL

Crawford Lane

BA228FS

Castle Cary

BA227NZ

Mildmay Drive

BA77FR

Greenway Close

BA227NY

Orchard Close

BA228ER

Limington Road

BA215TB

Hales Meadow

BA227QZ

Conygore

BA228BQ

Castle Cary

BA98DA

Seymour Rise

BA227FP

Long Hazel Mead

BA228AT

Marston Road

BA77FU

Carter Close

BA77EB

Annan Dale

BA77LJ

St Andrews Close

BA77JW

Elms Lane

BA77AY

North Street

BA77PH

Blackworthy Road

BA228DW

Garston Lane

BA77GN

Castle Cary

DT94FG

Great Pit Lane

BA227RG

Downhead

BA77BZ

Salisbury Terrace

BA77JB

Dimmer Lane

BA228AG

Daisyfield

BA228EN

Movey Lane

BA228BP

Townsend

BA77EF

Millbrook Gardens

BA227PJ

Traits Lane

BA227LL

Sparkford Road

BA227AA

Galhampton Road

BA98BX

Gibbet Road

BA227JQ

High Street

BA77ES

South Street

BA77DX

Priory View

BA227NP

Green Lane

BA227NB

Bindwell Lane

BA227LX

Higher Farm Lane

BA77EY

West View Cottages

BA228ED

Ashington Lane

BA77AE

Florida Street

BA77JQ

Higher Ansford

BA77DB

West Park

BA228AA

Rimpton Road

BA215TP

Deacons Lane

BA228LA

Costello Hill

BA227AY

Long Street

BA227FW

Cherry Blossom Way

BA227HY

Sparkford Hill Lane

BA227FL

Barton Court

BA77EW

South Street

Data Sources

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