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BA22 7HQ

Blackmoor Vale

Somerset

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Detailed insights for BA22 7HQ

Overview

Postcode BA22 7HQ is located in a rural village, within the Blackmoor Vale ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville is £56,379 per year. The nearest station is Sherborne, about 5 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville is £56,379 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA22 7HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville near BA22 7HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sherborne located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
66.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.53(-39%)
Burglary
3.69(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.87(-56%)
Public order
1.64(-75%)
Other theft
1.64(-71%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
97.55%
Other White
6
1.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.31%
Other
1
0.31%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
42.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.49%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.72%
No qualifications
31
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
45.77%
Owns with a mortgage
37
26.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.86%
Other social rented
11
7.75%
Other forms of private rent
10
7.04%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Blackmoor Vale

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £385K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Blackmoor Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £835,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackmoor Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£402,500£318
Semi-Detached39£265,000£310
Terraced42£241,500£285
Flats6£125,750£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackmoor Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmoor Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£112,500£215,000£197,000
2017£343,500£122,750£220,000£205,000
2018£351,425£135,000£230,000£169,950
2019£355,000£122,000£235,500£195,000
2020£420,500£137,500£241,000£210,000
2021£428,750£139,000£257,500£237,500
2022£525,250£122,000£290,750£248,000
2023£476,000£151,500£280,000£225,000
2024£447,500£142,500£272,500£223,250
2025£420,000£146,250£275,000£251,500
2026£385,000£125,750£257,500£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmoor Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmoor Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£177£241£208
2017£269£219£231£234
2018£280£224£226£216
2019£264£197£241£228
2020£287£183£268£234
2021£296£210£282£237
2022£332£254£324£273
2023£338£206£321£274
2024£345£204£289£252
2025£305£205£300£280
2026£339£199£332£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmoor Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackmoor Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA22 7HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA22 7HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 2026Laburnam House, Yeovil, BA22 7HFOtherFreehold£650,000
08 Aug 2025Hope Hall, Yeovil, BA22 7HFDetachedFreehold£325,000
31 Mar 2025Ireson House, Yeovil, BA22 7HFDetachedFreehold£980,000

Schools

In the BA22 7HQ postcode area, located within Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA22 7HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hayward Burt

Blackmoor Vale - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Dyke

Glastonbury and Somerton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyGlastonbury and SomertonE14001247
WardBlackmoor ValeE05014341
ParishSouth Cadbury and Sutton MontisE04008754
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castle Cary & Kenton MandevilleE02006076
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Somerset 002AE01029166
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA22 7HQ

Is BA22 7HQ (Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville) safe?

The area around BA22 7HQ records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BA22 7HQ?

The median sale price around BA22 7HQ in Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville is £280,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BA22 7HQ?

BA22 7HQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA22 7HQ (Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Glastonbury and Somerton covering BA22 7HQ is Sarah Joanne Dyke (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hayward Burt (Conservative and Unionist Party).