BA7 — CASTLE CARY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BA7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BA7 is £376,419, broadly in line with the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in BA7 cost 31.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BA7 have fallen 7.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£574,160	55
Semi-detached	£285,163	46
Terraced	£255,237	63
Flat	£153,043	12
All types	£376,419	194

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BA7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 7.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BA7 has a crime rate well 91% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BA7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BA7 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ansford Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
Castle Cary Community Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Lovington Church of England Primary School	Primary	Inadequate	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BA7 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BA7 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BA7 — CASTLE CARY

Area Summary

BA7 (CASTLE CARY) offers above-average property prices (£376,419, 31% above national average), low crime (91% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BA7?

The average house price in BA7 (CASTLE CARY) is £376,419, based on 194 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.1% over the past year.

Is BA7 a safe area to live?

Crime in BA7 is significantly below the national average (7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BA7?

There are 3 schools in or near BA7. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in BA7?

Council tax in BA7 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BA7?

The average broadband download speed in BA7 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BA7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BA7 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.