Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA5 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA5 1AL.

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

213

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA5 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA5 1AL is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Henley in Wookey. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00147952 (shared with 19 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 1AL. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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school Local Schools

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Wookey Primary School

Good107 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Burcott Inn0.9 km
  • Ring O Bells1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hub1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus7.7 km
  • Castle Cary16.9 km
  • Bruton19.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Henley Lane0.2 km
  • Henley Lane0.3 km