BA4 4DB is a mixed residential area on John Beales Hill, 0.9km from Town, East in Pilton. Administratively it sits within Mendip South ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00148000 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN BEALES HILL, BA4 4DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN BEALES HILL, BA4 4DB.
304
51
£ 51,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 4DB 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4DB — age 51, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4DB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA4 4DB is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Glastonbury Festival0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crown Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The New Room Coffee Shop0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food Temporary Store0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary8.4 km
- Glastonbury Bus9.4 km
- Bruton11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Top Street0.3 km
- Top Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44DB · Data under Open Government Licence