BA8 postcode area
The BA8 postcode district spans 3 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in Dorset, Somerset. Area Scores range from 50 to 55 across them.
In summary
The BA8 district is remarkably uniform: its 3 neighbourhoods are separated by just 5 points, Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne (50) to Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge (55). All 3 sit in England's broad middle band for deprivation — none reaches either extreme third. Prices are tightly grouped: every reported median falls between £280,000 and £310,000. Note that the district straddles 2 local authorities — Dorset and Somerset — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Newton & StalbridgeDorset | 3,055 | 55 | £310,000 |
| Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne PortSomerset | 3,364 | 51 | £280,000 |
| Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton HorethorneSomerset | 3,412 | 50 | £281,000 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around BA8.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.