BA5 1AX is an active urban area located 0.0km from Southover in Wells. Administratively it sits within Wells ward and the Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, BA5 1AX represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00148112 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA5 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA5 1AX.
218
59
£ 41,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA5 1AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA5 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 59, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA5 1AX. The average age is 58.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BA5 1AX are high at 146 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School
The Blue School
Stoberry Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Wells Market (Saturday)0.5 km
- Wells Market (Wednesday)0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- City News0.4 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.4 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Crown Hotel0.5 km
- The Swan Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Bishops Eye0.5 km
- Conservative Club0.5 km
- Fountain Inn0.8 km
- The Venue0.3 km
- The White Hart Hotel0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Ancient Gatehouse Hotel0.5 km
- Ask0.5 km
- BDW's Bar and Grill0.5 km
- Costa Ltd0.4 km
- Flapjackery0.4 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chubbys0.2 km
- Da Luciano Pizzeria0.2 km
- Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Orient Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus7.8 km
- Castle Cary14.7 km
- Bruton17.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA51AX · Data under Open Government Licence