Postcode BA22 8LA 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford is £61,090 per year. The nearest station is Yeovil Pen Mill located about 5.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% 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.
The average income per household in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford is £61,090 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA22 8LA.
Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford near BA22 8LA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Yeovil Pen Mill located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £492,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle Cary
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA22 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Taranto Hill, Ilchester, BA22 8JS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Texaco | Northover, Somerset, BA22 8NG | Walking directions to Texaco |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.