BA5 is a postcode district in Mendip, South West, covering 769 active and 219 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BA5 (11%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes BA5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BA5 are around £428k, up 21.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BA5 at 217 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BA5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BA5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BA5 postcode area.
18,938
47
£ 42,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA5's 70% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £428k. Property prices are trending up 21.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Wookey Primary School
Coxley Primary School
Priddy Primary School
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
Croscombe Church of England Primary School
Stoberry Park School
The Blue School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Hide On The Hill
- Beryl Guest House
- Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom
- Crown Hotel
- Doublegate B & B
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Bishops Eye
- Burcott Inn
- Cheddar Valley Inn
- City Arms
- Conservative Club
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Ajwa
- Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
- Annas Cafe
- Ask
- BDW's Bar and Grill
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Budgens Wells
- Lidl
- Morrisons
- Tesco
- Waitrose Ltd
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Turkishwares
- M & Co
- 1808 Smithsfields
- City Blooms Florist
- City News
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chubbys
- Da Luciano Pizzeria
- Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway
- Orient Express
- Wookey Hole Club
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