BA4 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Weavers Close, 0.7km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00148024 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEAVERS CLOSE, BA4 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEAVERS CLOSE, BA4 4AR.
415
41
£ 44,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4AR — age 41, 74% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4AR. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 4AR has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitstone
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Highwayman Inn0.9 km
- The Well Inn0.9 km
- The Charlton Inn0.5 km
- The Kings Arms1.0 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Shepton Local1.0 km
- Sportsdirect.com1.0 km
- B & M Stores0.4 km
- Dan Market Ltd1.0 km
- Sharpham Park Shop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Middleton House B & B0.9 km
- Priory0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bannatynes0.8 km
- Collett Park Cafe0.8 km
- Dobbies Garden World0.5 km
- First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca0.8 km
- Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Shepton0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shepton Mallet Kebab House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.4 km
- Bruton10.2 km
- Glastonbury Bus13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Somerville Close0.1 km
- Somerville Close0.1 km
- Amulet Way0.5 km
- Charlton Inn0.5 km
- Amulet Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44AR · Data under Open Government Licence