3,655TOTAL POPULATION
1,663HOUSEHOLDS
2.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£39,000AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BA7 POSTCODE REGION

Bath (BA7)

The BA7 postcode area is located in the Bath postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 219 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the BA7 postcode area, including Bath, Bradford-On-Avon, Bruton, Castle Cary, Frome, Glastonbury, Radstock, Shepton Mallet, Street, Templecombe, Trowbridge, Warminster, Wells, Westbury, Wincanton, Yeovil which come under the local authority of the South Somerset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in BA7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BA7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


BA7 is a postcode district in UK covering more than 130 postcode sectors within the central Somerset administrative area, such as Castle Cary, Bruton, Bruton-Bruton Marsh, East Coker and Wincanton. It also includes a few surrounding communities in neighbouring Wiltshire, such as Beckington, Maiden Bradley and Mere.

The main town in the BA7 postcode area is Castle Cary, which is the largest settlement within the postcode district followed by Bruton, Wincanton and Bruton Marsh. Castle Cary is a vibrant market town with a long history and well-preserved Victorian and Georgian buildings in the surrounding streets. It has a selection of independent shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and pubs along with regular markets which take place every Thursday. Bruton is a beautiful small town filled with character located close to the famous Glastonbury Tor and is known for its wonderful architecture. It is home to several independent retailers and a world-renowned white harte pub. Wincanton is a small town and the closest to the BA7 postcode area, famed for its agricultural roots it is popular with tourists for its underground library and annual Race for Life.

The local economy in the district is largely built on agriculture and small businesses, with the main contact employers including food producers, business services and manufacturing. There are also many small businesses in the area, from farm shops and artisan producers to antiques and collectables stores.

The region is served by a good range of transportation links, with several train stations in Bruton and Wincanton. Castle Cary Railway Station provides regular services linking the town to Bristol, Plymouth and London. A main trunk road passes through the area, linking Wincanton and Bruton, which in turn connects to the A303 motorway and M3.

The area is home to some stunning natural sites such as the Bruton and Wincanton Marshes and is also known for having a range of footpaths and bridleways. Bruton is also known for its annual Bruton Arts Festival which brings together exhibitors from all across Somerset.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in BA7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BA7Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

BA7 is located in the county of Somerset, in England.

Somerset has a total population of 948,900, making it the 22nd largest county in the UK.

Somerset has a total area of 1610 square miles, and a population density of 227 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Somerset Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBA7
Postal TownBath
MSOA NameSouth Somerset 002
LSOA NameSouth Somerset 002B
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Somerset
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

BA7 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BA7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alford
Alhampton
Ansford
Castle Cary
Clanville
Cockhill
Cole
Dimmer
Easton Town
Hadspen
Hornblotton
Lamyatt
Lower Wraxall
Pitcombe
Shepton Montague
Sutton
Welham
West End
Wyke Champflower
Browse Postcodes in BA7

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (BA) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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