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BA9 8AB

Blackmoor Vale

Somerset

England / South West / Somerset / Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne / Blackmoor Vale / BA9 8AB

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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne is £45,400 per year. The nearest station is Templecombe located about 3.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne is £45,400 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

Property prices in Blackmoor Vale

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Blackmoor Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,000 up to £980,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£444,000
Flats3£137,500
Semi-Detached39£281,000
Terraced33£240,000

10 years price trend in Blackmoor Vale

Schools

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

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

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miMorrisonsSouthgate Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EB
0.4 miLidlSouthgate Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EB
0.4 miCo-op FoodAtkins Hill, Somerset, BA9 9GJ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.