BA5 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Chilterns, 0.2km from Wookey Hole in Wookey Hole. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00148010 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CHILTERNS, BA5 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CHILTERNS, BA5 1BS.
303
49
£ 49,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA5 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA5 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA5 1BS. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BA5 1BS has low crime rates — 4 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wookey Hole Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wookey Hole Inn0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Big Top Restaurant0.2 km
- Witches Kitchen0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wookey Hole Club0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus9.0 km
- Castle Cary17.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wookey Hole Car Park0.1 km
- School Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA51BS · Data under Open Government Licence