Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

UNDERWOOD BUSINESS PARK, BA5 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERWOOD BUSINESS PARK, BA5 1AF.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA5 1AF 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BA5 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

BA5 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Underwood Business Park, 0.4km from Milton Hill in Wells. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA5 1AF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00186658 (shared with 12 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 BA5 1AF. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

BA5 1AF has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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The Blue School

Good1500 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good1.2 km
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

Good164 pupils1.4 km
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St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School

Requires Improvement166 pupils1.4 km
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Stoberry Park School

Good313 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Inn1.0 km
  • Wells RFC0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Club1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Love Coffee Ltd0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Annas Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus8.4 km
  • Castle Cary16.4 km
  • Bruton19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Business Park0.1 km
  • Racal Electronics0.1 km
  • St. Cuthbert's Avenue0.3 km
  • St. Cuthbert's Avenue0.4 km
  • Goodymoor Stores0.4 km