Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

LITTLE BROOKS LANE, BA4 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE BROOKS LANE, BA4 4BW.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA4 4BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BA4 4BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 22.9% year-on-year.

home £306,875 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA4 4BW is a safe, established residential area on Little Brooks Lane, 0.6km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA4 4BW represents 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. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, down 22.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00165861 (shared with 8 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 4BW. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 233,000

5 sales · Mean £ 253,360

Terraced

£ 212,250

8 sales · Mean £ 228,125

Detached

£ 248,500

6 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

BA4 4BW has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

S

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 Inn0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shepton Local0.9 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.9 km
  • B & M Stores0.6 km
  • Dan Market Ltd1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Middleton House B & B0.7 km
  • Priory0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Argos Ltd1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Collett Park Cafe0.8 km
  • Dobbies Garden World0.7 km
  • Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Shepton0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shepton Mallet Kebab House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.2 km
  • Bruton10.1 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerville Close0.3 km
  • Somerville Close0.3 km