How much do houses cost in BA5 1AS?

The average property price in BA5 1AS is currently around £682k.

What is the population of BA5 1AS?

The population for the BA5 1AS area is approximately 324 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

GAGLEY LANE, BA5 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAGLEY LANE, BA5 1AS.

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

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Population

324

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA5 1AS 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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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA5 1AS combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£682k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BA5 1AS is a mixed residential area on Gagley Lane, 0.8km from Henley in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA5, BA5 1AS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £682k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00148009 (shared with 26 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 1AS. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%

Asian / British Asian0.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 682,000

1 sales · Mean £ 682,000

school Local Schools

Wookey Primary School

Good107 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Ring O Bells0.9 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Wookey Hub0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Glastonbury Bus7.9 km
Castle Cary17.5 km
Highbridge & Burnham19.8 km

Bus Stops

Shortwood Lay-By0.3 km
Shortwood Lay-By0.4 km