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BA9 8AB

Lawrence Hill

Blackmoor Vale

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Overview

Postcode BA9 8AB is located in a rural village, within the Blackmoor Vale ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne is £50,458 per year. The nearest station is Templecombe, about 3.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne is £50,458 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from BA9 8AB.

Flood risk

Medium

Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne near BA9 8AB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Templecombe located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
54 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.17(-52%)
Burglary
8.92(+221%)
Other theft
6.69(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.46(-70%)
Public order
3.9(-40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
95.38%
Indian
4
1.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.77%
Other
2
0.77%
African
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
39.35%
Level 3 (A level)
42
19.44%
No qualifications
31
14.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
52.21%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.96%
Other social rented
5
4.42%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.65%
Total households: 113

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA9 8AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA9 8AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 2025The Wagtail, Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, BA9 8ABOtherFreehold£1,550,000

Schools

In the BA9 8AB postcode area, located within Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA9 8AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryWincanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryKing Arthur's SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.8 miPrimaryOur Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic PrimaryAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA9 8AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA9 8AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsSouthgate Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EBWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miLidlSouthgate Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EBWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCoop Wincanton1 Dyke's Way, Wincanton, BA9 9FQWalking directions to Coop Wincanton

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 BA9 8AB, 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
ParishHoltonE04008706
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton HorethorneE02006079
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Somerset 005AE01029155
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA9 8AB

Is BA9 8AB (Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne) safe?

The area around BA9 8AB records about 40 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BA9 8AB?

The median sale price around BA9 8AB in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne is £280,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA9 8AB?

There are 3 schools close to BA9 8AB, including Wincanton Primary School (Good), King Arthur's School (Requires improvement) and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BA9 8AB?

BA9 8AB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA9 8AB (Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Glastonbury and Somerton covering BA9 8AB 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).