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BA7

CASTLE CARY

Somerset, South West, England

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BA7 covers CASTLE CARY in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £376,419
1yr change ▼ 7.1%
Crime 91% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£376,419

▼ 7.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% above national avg

Crime Rate

7.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

91% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

344 Mbps

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.

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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

£366K £373K £380K £388K £395K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

2

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

67

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.

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344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about BA7 CASTLE CARY

What is the average house price in BA7 CASTLE CARY?
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 CASTLE CARY 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 is the population of BA7 CASTLE CARY?
The population of BA7 (CASTLE CARY) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BA7 CASTLE CARY?
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.

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