Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

NORTHTOWN LANE, BA4 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHTOWN LANE, BA4 4AF.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA4 4AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA4 4AF's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £669k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £669k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA4 4AF is a safe, established residential area on Northtown Lane, 0.3km from North Wootton in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip South ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BA4 4AF is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £669k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00147997 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4AF. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 668,000

3 sales · Mean £ 571,000

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BA4 4AF has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus7.1 km
  • Castle Cary10.7 km
  • Bruton13.9 km