Is BA5 1AJ a safe place to live?

BA5 1AJ has a moderate crime rate of 54 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Mendip.

How much do houses cost in BA5 1AJ?

The average property price in BA5 1AJ is currently around £256k.

What is the population of BA5 1AJ?

The population for the BA5 1AJ area is approximately 260 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

HAYBRIDGE VILLAS, BA5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYBRIDGE VILLAS, BA5 1AJ.

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

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Population

260

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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6/10

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4/10

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8/10

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4/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA5 1AJ — age 49, 83% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £256k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA5 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Haybridge Villas, 0.1km from Haybridge in Wells. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00186618 (shared with 17 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 1AJ. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

6 sales · Mean £ 250,166

Detached

£ 261,250

2 sales · Mean £ 261,250

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

Crime around BA5 1AJ is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22

Burglary5

Anti-social behaviour3

Criminal damage and arson3

Public order2

school Local Schools

St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School

Requires Improvement166 pupils1.2 km

St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

Good164 pupils1.2 km

The Blue School

Good1500 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Burcott Stores0.9 km
Love Coffee Ltd0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Wells RFC0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Annas Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Glastonbury Bus7.6 km
Castle Cary16.3 km
Bruton19.3 km

Bus Stops

Haybridge Villas0.1 km
Touring Park0.1 km
Elm Close0.4 km
Elm Close0.4 km
Henley Lane0.4 km