Is BA5 1BQ a safe place to live?

Yes, BA5 1BQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 27 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BA5 1BQ?

The average property price in BA5 1BQ is currently around £630k.

What is the population of BA5 1BQ?

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

Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

GLENCOT ROAD, BA5 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENCOT ROAD, BA5 1BQ.

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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 1BQ 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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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA5 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £630k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 75.0% year-on-year.

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

BA5 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Glencot Road, 0.5km from Hurst Batch in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BA5 1BQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k, up 75.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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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

Detached

£ 495,000

2 sales · Mean £ 495,000

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

BA5 1BQ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11

Anti-social behaviour7

Criminal damage and arson3

Public order2

Other theft2

school Local Schools

The Blue School

Good1500 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Wookey Hole Hotel0.9 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Wookey Hole Inn0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Big Top Restaurant0.9 km
Witches Kitchen0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Wookey Hole Club0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Love Coffee Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Glastonbury Bus8.4 km
Castle Cary16.8 km
Bruton19.6 km

Bus Stops

Wells Road0.1 km
Wells Road0.1 km
Business Park0.4 km
Racal Electronics0.4 km