BA4 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on Garden Ground, 0.5km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BA4 4DJ is 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00148024 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARDEN GROUND, BA4 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN GROUND, BA4 4DJ.
415
41
£ 44,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4DJ — age 41, 74% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4DJ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 271,500
2 sales · Mean £ 271,500
Detached
£ 402,500
2 sales · Mean £ 402,500
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
2 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 4DJ has low crime rates — 23 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
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Highwayman Inn1.0 km
- The Well Inn1.0 km
- Pillars 5010.9 km
- Rosemary0.9 km
- The Charlton Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Shepton Local0.8 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.8 km
- B & M Stores0.5 km
- Dan Market Ltd0.8 km
- Glow Skin Care Clinic1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Middleton House B & B0.7 km
- Maplestone Hall0.9 km
- Priory0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Argos Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bannatynes1.0 km
- Collett Park Cafe0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Shepton0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.9 km
- Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.8 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.4 km
- Bruton10.3 km
- Glastonbury Bus12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Somerville Close0.3 km
- Somerville Close0.3 km
- Charlton Inn0.5 km
- Charlton Inn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44DJ · Data under Open Government Licence