BA4 4DL is a safe, established residential area on Dukes Field, 0.5km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, BA4 4DL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 27.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00148022 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUKES FIELD, BA4 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKES FIELD, BA4 4DL.
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47
£ 49,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 4DL 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 4DL — age 47, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 27.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4DL. The average age is 47.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 178,000
3 sales · Mean £ 172,333
Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 278,000
Semi-Detached
£ 188,500
2 sales · Mean £ 188,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 4DL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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 Local0.9 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.8 km
- B & M Stores0.5 km
- Dan Market Ltd0.8 km
- Glow Skin Care Clinic0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Middleton House B & B0.8 km
- Maplestone Hall0.8 km
- Priory0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Argos Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bannatynes0.9 km
- Aurora Kusina Ltd0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Shepton0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Pillars 5010.9 km
- Rosemary0.8 km
- The Charlton Inn0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.8 km
- Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.8 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.6 km
- Bruton10.4 km
- Glastonbury Bus12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Somerville Close0.3 km
- Charlton Inn0.3 km
- Somerville Close0.3 km
- Charlton Inn0.3 km
- Esso Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44DL · Data under Open Government Licence