Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

PIERS ROAD, BA4 4QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIERS ROAD, BA4 4QH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

322

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA4 4QH combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£514k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BA4 4QH is a safe, established residential area on Piers Road, 1.1km from Dean in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip Central and East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA4, BA4 4QH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £514k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4QH are sourced from Output Area E00147796 (shared with 21 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 4QH. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

6 sales · Mean £ 621,333

Semi-Detached

£ 337,000

1 sales · Mean £ 337,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA4 4QH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Strode Arms0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Catering Restaurant0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton8.8 km
  • Castle Cary10.3 km
  • Frome12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Bartholomews Church0.1 km
  • The Stores0.2 km
  • Strode Arms0.2 km
  • Piers Cottage0.3 km
  • Piers Road0.3 km