BA4 4BZ is a safe, established residential area on James Close, 0.6km from Field in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00165860 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JAMES CLOSE, BA4 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES CLOSE, BA4 4BZ.
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44
£ 44,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 4BZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4BZ — age 44, 49% ownership, 13% 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 4BZ. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 4BZ has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Whitstone
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Highwayman Inn0.8 km
- The Well Inn0.8 km
- The Charlton Inn0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- B & M Stores0.6 km
- Dan Market Ltd1.0 km
- Shepton Local0.8 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Priory0.8 km
- Middleton House B & B0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Collett Park Cafe0.8 km
- Dobbies Garden World0.8 km
- Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd1.0 km
- The Hive1.0 km
- Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Shepton0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shepton Mallet Kebab House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.2 km
- Bruton10.2 km
- Glastonbury Bus12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Somerville Close0.4 km
- Somerville Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44BZ · Data under Open Government Licence