Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

GARDEN GROUND, BA4 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN GROUND, BA4 4DJ.

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Population

415

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Other theft2

school Local Schools

S

Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.8 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Middleton House B & B0.7 km
  • Maplestone Hall0.9 km
  • Priory0.5 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Shepton0.4 km
fastfood

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