Is BA5 1AQ a safe place to live?

Yes, BA5 1AQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BA5 1AQ?

The average property price in BA5 1AQ is currently around £225k.

What is the population of BA5 1AQ?

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

Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

ELFRIDA TERRACE, BA5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELFRIDA TERRACE, BA5 1AQ.

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

BA5 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £225k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA5 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elfrida Terrace, 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 198,333

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

BA5 1AQ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7

Criminal damage and arson3

Other theft2

Anti-social behaviour1

Public order1

school Local Schools

The Blue School

Good1500 pupils1.3 km

St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School

Requires Improvement166 pupils1.3 km

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

Good164 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Burcott Stores1.0 km
Love Coffee Ltd0.8 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Wells RFC0.8 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Annas Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Glastonbury Bus7.7 km
Castle Cary16.4 km
Bruton19.4 km

Bus Stops

Haybridge Villas0.1 km
Touring Park0.2 km
Henley Lane0.3 km
Henley Lane0.4 km
St. Cuthbert's Avenue0.5 km