BA8 Postcode District
BA8 is the Postcode District for Henstridge, Templecombe Somerset
The BA8 postcode district is located in the BA Bath postal area, BA8 has a population of 4,387 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 17.00 square miles (44.04 square kilometres or 10,882.28 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the BA8 postcode district is Templecombe, located in the county of Somerset. Other significant settlements in this district include Henstridge in Dorset and Horsington, North Cheriton, South Cheriton, and Yenston, all located in Somerset. The most significant post town in this district is Templecombe.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BA8 0, covers Henstridge and Templecombe and Horsington in Somerset.
The post town for this district is TEMPLECOMBE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Somerset (207 postal codes), and finally, the Dorset area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Stalbridge | 3.28 | SSE |
| Wincanton | 3.74 | N |
| Sherborne | 5.89 | SW |
| Gillingham | 6.42 | ENE |
| Sturminster Newton | 6.97 | SE |
| Castle Cary | 7.52 | NW |
| Bruton | 7.85 | NNW |
| Mere | 8.72 | NE |
| Shaftesbury | 9.43 | E |
| Yeovil | 10.58 | WSW |
| Shepton Mallet | 14.27 | NNW |
| Somerton | 14.47 | WNW |
| Blandford Forum | 14.70 | SE |
| Frome | 16.30 | NNE |
| Street | 16.70 | WNW |
| Glastonbury | 16.71 | NW |
| Warminster | 17.24 | NE |
| Wells | 17.59 | NW |
| South Petherton | 17.77 | WSW |
| Langport | 18.33 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 220
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henstridge | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 82 |
| TEMPLECOMBE | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 52 |
| Horsington | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 24 |
| North Cheriton | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 13 |
| South Cheriton | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 12 |
| Yenston | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 12 |
| Horsington | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 5 |
| TEMPLECOMBE | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 5 |
| Henstridge | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 5 |
| South Cheriton | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 3 |
| Henstridge | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 3 |
| North Cheriton | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 2 |
| South Cheriton | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 1 |
| Yenston | TEMPLECOMBE | BA8 0 | 1 |
Street list for BA8
HIGHER NORTH CHERITON ROAD
Minor roadNORTH CHERITON, Templecombe, Somerset
Minor Road
USRN: 36607891
LOWER NORTH CHERITON ROAD
Minor roadNORTH CHERITON, Templecombe, Somerset
Minor Road
USRN: 36607903
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WALNUT GROVE | 44 |
| WESTCOMBE | 41 |
| TOWNSEND FARM BARTON | 40 |
| STATION ROAD | 31 |
| HILLCREST ROAD | 27 |
| FURGE LANE | 19 |
| VALE VIEW | 18 |
| WEST STREET | 17 |
| SUMMERFIELDS | 17 |
| SHERBORNE ROAD A30 | 16 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 342 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 |
| Public order | 54 |
| Other theft | 36 |
| Burglary | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 30 |
| Other crime | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Schools in the district
Marchant Holliday School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
North Cheriton , Templecombe
Postcode: BA8 0AH
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Sellick (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Horsington Church School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Horsington , Templecombe
Postcode: BA8 0BW
Headteacher: Mrs Kelly Barge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Templecombe
Postcode: BA8 0HP
Headteacher: Mr James Webb (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ash Walk , Henstridge , St Nicholas C of E Primary School , Templecombe
Postcode: BA8 0QD
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Shearer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Gaymer, M Port/templecombe | ROCK HOUSE, STATION ROAD, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET, BA8 0JR | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01963 370224 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £429,418 | 33 | £422,052 | 29 | £546,539 | 34 | £486,066 | 20 |
| Semi-detached | £244,594 | 16 | £266,234 | 22 | £245,857 | 14 | £334,350 | 32 |
| Terraced | £227,250 | 26 | £196,591 | 11 | £210,037 | 21 | £196,906 | 16 |
| Flats | £123,750 | 2 | N/A | N/A | £160,132 | 5 | £86,817 | 3 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Templecombe
CRS Code: TMC
Operator: SW
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 46.85
Average Driving Distance: 36.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 209
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 50.17
Average Driving Distance: 33.36
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 209
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 54.91
Average Driving Distance: 38.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 209
M5 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 55.24
Average Driving Distance: 38.59
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 209
M5 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 57.08
Average Driving Distance: 39.39
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 36
M32 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 58.60
Average Driving Distance: 35.82
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BA8 0 | Wincanton Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | A | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| B | A | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the BA8 postal code is Henstridge followed by TEMPLECOMBE, and Horsington.
The BA8 Postcode shares a border with DT9 (SHERBORNE, Milborne Port, Yetminster), BA9 (WINCANTON, Charlton Musgrove, Pen Selwood), SP8 (GILLINGHAM, Bourton, East Stour) and DT10 (STURMINSTER NEWTON, Stalbridge, Marnhull).
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