BA4 4DE is a safe, established residential area on Long Acre, 0.5km 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00165860 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG ACRE, BA4 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG ACRE, BA4 4DE.
323
44
£ 44,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 4DE 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 4DE — age 44, 49% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £324k 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 4DE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 324,000
1 sales · Mean £ 324,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 4DE 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.
school Local Schools
Whitstone
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Shepton Local0.8 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.8 km
- B & M Stores0.6 km
- Dan Market Ltd0.8 km
- Glow Skin Care Clinic0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Middleton House B & B0.7 km
- Maplestone Hall0.8 km
- Priory0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Victoria Inn1.0 km
- Pillars 5010.9 km
- Rosemary0.8 km
- The Charlton Inn0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bannatynes1.0 km
- Aurora Kusina Ltd1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Shepton0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.8 km
- Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.8 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.5 km
- Bruton10.4 km
- Glastonbury Bus12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Somerville Close0.3 km
- Somerville Close0.3 km
- Charlton Inn0.4 km
- Charlton Inn0.4 km
- Collett Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44DE · Data under Open Government Licence