BA9 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BA9 district covers Wincanton, Bruton, Castle Cary. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£285k
England £300k
Recorded crime
73
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.5 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£37,446
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
88%
of homes
Council tax
£2,564
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
16 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in BA9
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£365k
Semi-detached
£271k
Terraced
£231k
Flat
£125k
Primary schools in BA9
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary · BA9 9DH · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 14% in England
- Wincanton Primary School · BA9 9EL · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 17% in England
Secondary schools in BA9
- King Arthur's School · BA9 9BX · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 17% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in BA9
- Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery · BA9 9HB · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Sunbeams Pre-School · BA9 9EN · Good (Ofsted)
- The Balsam Nursery · BA9 9RU · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BA9
- Wincanton Health Centre · BA9 9FQ
Neighbourhoods in BA9
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BA9 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne | 67% | £285k | Average | 11 min |
| Bruton, Brewham & Cucklington | 30% | £418k | Low | 27 min |
| Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville | 2% | £322k | Very low | 44 min |
Questions
Where is the BA9 postcode?
BA9 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Wincanton, Bruton, Castle Cary, with 374 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BA9?
The typical home price across BA9's neighbourhoods is £285k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BA9?
2 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a BA9 postcode.