Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA5 1AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

218

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Shoplifting102
Anti-social behaviour61
Public order55
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good0.6 km
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

Good164 pupils0.7 km
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St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School

Requires Improvement166 pupils0.8 km
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The Blue School

Good1500 pupils0.8 km
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Stoberry Park School

Good313 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

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