BA22 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BA22 district covers Ilchester, West Coker, Castle Cary. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 12 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£317k
England £300k
Recorded crime
59
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.8 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£39,548
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
77%
of homes
Council tax
£2,566
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
25 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in BA22
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£500k
Semi-detached
£281k
Terraced
£225k
Flat
£185k
Primary schools in BA22
- Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School · BA22 9TH · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 2% in England
- Chilthorne Domer Church School · BA22 8RD · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 6% in England
- Countess Gytha Primary School · BA22 7FF · Good (2023) · Top 4% in England
- East Coker Community Primary School · BA22 9HY · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 33% in England
- Ilchester Community School · BA22 8JL · Remains Good (2022)
- Kingfisher Primary School · BA22 8FJ · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 2% in England
- North Cadbury Church of England Primary School · BA22 7DE · Good (2023) · Top 8% in England
- St Margaret's School, Tintinhull · BA22 8PX · Good (2023) · Top 44% in England
- West Coker CofE VC Primary School · BA22 9AS · Good (2024)
Secondary schools nearby
- Buckler's Mead School · BA21 4NH · Good (2024) · Bottom 41% in England
- Westfield Academy · BA21 3DB · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 31% in England
- Preston School Academy · BA21 3JD · Good (2023) · Top 36% in England
- Stanchester Academy · TA14 6UG · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 37% in England
- The Gryphon School · DT9 4EQ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 41% in England
- Wadham School · TA18 7NT · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 25% in England
Fee-paying schools in BA22
- Chilton Bridge School · BA22 8BE · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Hazlegrove Preparatory School · BA22 7JA · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in BA22
- Northover House Day Nursery · BA22 8NG · Good (Ofsted)
- Yeovilteenies Day Nursery · BA22 8HL · Good (Ofsted)
- East Coker Playgroup · BA22 9LQ · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BA22
- Queen Camel Medical Centre · BA22 7LT
- West Coker Surgery · BA22 9AH
Neighbourhoods in BA22
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BA22 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford | 33% | £250k | Low | 29 min |
| Stoford & the Cokers | 27% | £345k | Low | 19 min |
| Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville | 11% | £322k | Very low | 44 min |
| Ham Hill & Merriott | 10% | £317k | Very low | 21 min |
| Yeovil Lufton & Hollands | 7% | £272k | Low | 14 min |
| Yeovil South | 6% | £268k | Low | 12 min |
| Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock | 4% | £345k | Very low | 36 min |
Questions
Where is the BA22 postcode?
BA22 covers 12 neighbourhoods in Ilchester, West Coker, Castle Cary, with 805 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BA22?
The typical home price across BA22's neighbourhoods is £317k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BA22?
9 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a BA22 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.