Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BATCH COTTAGES, BA4 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATCH COTTAGES, BA4 4BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA4 4BQ 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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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA4 4BQ combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£610k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 46.4% year-on-year.

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

BA4 4BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Batch Cottages, 1.1km from Burford in Pilton. Administratively it sits within Mendip South ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BA4 4BQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £610k, up 46.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00148000 (shared with 19 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 4BQ. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 447,500

8 sales · Mean £ 484,250

Semi-Detached

£ 550,000

2 sales · Mean £ 550,000

Terraced

£ 333,000

3 sales · Mean £ 317,000

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

BA4 4BQ has low crime rates — 22 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 offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Glastonbury Festival0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Crown Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The New Room Coffee Shop0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food Temporary Store0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary8.4 km
  • Glastonbury Bus9.1 km
  • Bruton11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Top Street0.4 km
  • Pilton Post Office0.4 km
  • Top Street0.4 km
  • The Crown Inn0.4 km