BA4 5FN is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Charlton in Shepton Mallet. 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. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5FN are sourced from Output Area E00148021 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA4 5FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA4 5FN.
308
42
£ 49,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 5FN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA4 5FN spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5FN. The average age is 41.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 5FN has low crime rates — 16 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
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bannatynes0.5 km
- Dobbies Garden World0.5 km
- First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca0.5 km
- Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips0.4 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- B & M Stores0.6 km
- Sharpham Park Shop0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Maplestone Hall0.9 km
- Priory0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Charlton Inn0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Shepton0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.9 km
- Bruton10.3 km
- Glastonbury Bus13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Esso Station0.3 km
- Charlton Inn Car Park0.3 km
- Amulet Way0.4 km
- Charlton Inn0.4 km
- Charlton Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA45FN · Data under Open Government Licence