Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

SOMERVILLE CLOSE, BA4 4AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERVILLE CLOSE, BA4 4AT.

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Population

415

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA4 4AT spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA4 4AT is a safe, established residential area on Somerville Close, 0.7km from Charlton in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BA4 4AT is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00148024 (shared with 13 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 4AT. 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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 272,316

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA4 4AT 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order8
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils1.0 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Highwayman Inn0.8 km
  • The Well Inn0.8 km
  • The Charlton Inn0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Middleton House B & B0.9 km
  • Priory0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bannatynes0.8 km
  • Collett Park Cafe0.9 km
  • Dobbies Garden World0.5 km
  • First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca0.9 km
  • Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.3 km
  • Sharpham Park Shop0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Shepton0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.3 km
  • Bruton10.1 km
  • Glastonbury Bus13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerville Close0.0 km
  • Somerville Close0.0 km
  • Amulet Way0.4 km
  • Amulet Way0.4 km