Market Place is in Wincanton and in Somerset district. BA9 9LL is located in the Wincanton & Bruton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Wincanton, BA9 9LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA9 9AL, BA9 9LD, BA9 9LP, BA9 9AA, BA9 9AU, BA9 9PB, BA9 9LA, BA9 9AE, BA9 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA9 9LL is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 46.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BA9 9LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 47.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 32.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.4% | 40.2% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 42.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 14.1% | 13.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 31.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.6% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 86.8% | 88.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 9% | 8.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 88.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 124.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.7% higher than the Blackmoor Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Place has the 9th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Blackmoor Vale and the 341st highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

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 6 7 - 8 Market Place, Wincanton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-01-15 | £106,117 |
| Flat 5 7 - 8 Market Place, Wincanton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2024-03-21 | £63,603 |
| Flat 6 7 - 8 Market Place, Wincanton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-04-21 | £97,938 |
| Shop 7 Market Place, Wincanton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-02-02 | £80,169 |
| Flat 1 7 - 8 Market Place, Wincanton, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2022-01-25 | £84,512 |
BA9 9LL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
BA9 9LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincanton Primary School Station Road , BA9 9EL | 2out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsington Church School Horsington , BA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 4,879 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 | 882 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 | 3,794 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lovington Bakery | 1 Market Place | 48 yd | |
| Bootmakers | 5 Market Place | 48 yd | |
| Pizza and Grill Bar Wincanton Ltd | 2 South Street | 124 yd | |
| Hooga.Coffee/The Small Cake Shop | 23 High Street | 175 yd | |
| Number Sixteen | 16 High Street | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Church Street | 55 yd | |
| Mill Street Social Club | Mill Street | 88 yd | |
| The Nog Inn | South Street | 124 yd | |
| The Millers Inn | Silver Street | 202 yd | |
| Uncle Toms Cabin | 51 High Street | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Kebab & Pizza House | 17 Market Place | 75 yd | |
| Lotus House Takeaway | 8 South Street | 124 yd | |
| Sushi in the Stix | 16 High Street | 187 yd | |
| Summer Palace Chinese Takeaway | 39 High Street | 268 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab | Mattar Arcade, 51 High Street | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 - 8 Camelot Shopping Centre, Carrington Way | 247 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, Southgate Road | 607 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited & Petrol Station | Southgate Road | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Memorial Hall MEMORIAL HALL MEMORIAL HALL HIGH STREET | 378 yd | |
| Wincanton Cricket Club Station Road | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Wincanton Sports Centre WEST HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| King Arthurs Community School And Specialist Sports College WEST HILL | grass pitches | 976 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.