Carrington Way is in Wincanton and in Somerset district. BA9 9JH is located in the Wincanton & Bruton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA9 9LE, BA9 9JU, BA9 9JF, BA9 9LF, BA9 9GZ, BA9 9JY, BA9 9JQ, BA9 9JZ, BA9 9JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA9 9JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 34.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 40.1% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 43.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 37.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 19% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 14.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.2% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 26.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 12.1% | 5% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 97.2% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 87.2% | 5.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 87.2% | 5.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carrington Way was 135.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.5% higher than the Blackmoor Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Carrington Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Blackmoor Vale and the 312th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 35 Homecanton House Carrington Way, Wincanton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2025-03-05 | £54,655 |
| Flat 12 Homecanton House Carrington Way, Wincanton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2025-01-16 | £59,628 |
| Flat 4 Homecanton House Carrington Way, Wincanton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2024-11-22 | £65,156 |
| Flat 19 Homecanton House Carrington Way, Wincanton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-10-31 | £84,732 |
| Flat 33 Homecanton House Carrington Way, Wincanton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-06-14 | £80,937 |
BA9 9JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, Wincanton Tout Hill , BA9 9DH | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincanton Primary School Station Road , BA9 9EL | 2out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsington Church School Horsington , BA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Arthur's School West Hill , BA9 9BX | 1out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchant Holliday School North Cheriton , BA8 0AH | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Central | 4 Camelot Shopping Centre, Carrington Way | 51 yd | |
| The Dolphin Hotel (Wincanton) Ltd | High Street | 87 yd | |
| Wincanton Tandoori | 26 High Street | 87 yd | |
| Number Sixteen | 16 High Street | 109 yd | |
| Hooga.Coffee/The Small Cake Shop | 23 High Street | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Toms Cabin | 51 High Street | 44 yd | |
| The Nog Inn | South Street | 305 yd | |
| Wincanton Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Church Street | 313 yd | |
| Mill Street Social Club | Mill Street | 374 yd | |
| The Millers Inn | Silver Street | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Palace Chinese Takeaway | 39 High Street | 44 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab | Mattar Arcade, 51 High Street | 51 yd | |
| Sushi in the Stix | 16 High Street | 109 yd | |
| Wincanton Kebab & Pizza House | 17 Market Place | 225 yd | |
| Lotus House Takeaway | 8 South Street | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 - 8 Camelot Shopping Centre, Carrington Way | 51 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, Southgate Road | 818 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited & Petrol Station | Southgate Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Memorial Hall MEMORIAL HALL MEMORIAL HALL HIGH STREET | 173 yd | |
| Wincanton Cricket Club Station Road | grass pitches | 805 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.