Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA5 1AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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

474

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA5 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA5 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA5 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wookey in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA5 1AR represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00147954 (shared with 21 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 1AR. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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BA5 1AR has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Wookey Primary School

Good107 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Burcott Mill Guest House and Tearoom0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Burcott Inn0.5 km
  • Ring O Bells0.3 km
  • The Pheasant Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hub0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus7.2 km
  • Castle Cary17.2 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Church0.2 km
  • The Church0.2 km
  • Shenandoah0.3 km
  • Buxtons Close0.3 km