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BA22 7PH

Camel Hill

Castle Cary

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Detailed insights for BA22 7PH

Overview

Postcode BA22 7PH is located in a rural village, within the Castle Cary ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford is £61,090 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary, about 5.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford is £61,090 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from BA22 7PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford near BA22 7PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
473.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.97(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.19(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.39(-17%)
Other theft
4.19(-26%)
Burglary
3.59(+29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
97.2%
Other White
6
2.1%
Irish
1
0.35%
Arab
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
38.43%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.6%
No qualifications
42
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
43.18%
Other social rented
30
22.73%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.55%
Social rents from council
5
3.79%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Castle Cary

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £484K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Castle Cary area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £995,000.

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
Detached48£566,250£311
Semi-Detached40£285,000£288
Terraced44£240,000£303
Flats7£160,000£195

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£550,000£150,000£278,000£225,000
2026£499,026£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£316£195£310£289
2026£307£220£278£302
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.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA22 7PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA22 7PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 2025Frazers Lodge, Gason Lane, Yeovil, BA22 7PQDetachedFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the BA22 7PH postcode area, located within Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA22 7PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryCountess Gytha Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miNot applicableHazlegrove Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA22 7PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA22 7PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miShell SelectHigh Street, Somerset, BA22 7JEWalking directions to Shell Select

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 7PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Messenger

Castle Cary - Elected 10 Aug 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Dyke

Glastonbury and Somerton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyGlastonbury and SomertonE14001247
WardCastle CaryE05014350
ParishQueen CamelE04008746
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ilchester, Sparkford & MudfordE02006080
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Somerset 006AE01029164
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA22 7PH

Is BA22 7PH (Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford) safe?

The area around BA22 7PH records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near BA22 7PH?

The median sale price around BA22 7PH in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford is £300,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA22 7PH?

There are 2 schools close to BA22 7PH, including Countess Gytha Primary School (Good) and Hazlegrove Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BA22 7PH?

BA22 7PH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA22 7PH (Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Glastonbury and Somerton covering BA22 7PH is Sarah Joanne Dyke (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kevin Messenger (Liberal Democrats).