Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

WEST BANK, BA5 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BANK, BA5 1BT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

303

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA5 1BT 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.

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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BA5 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA5 1BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Bank, 0.1km from Wookey Hole in Wookey Hole. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA5 1BT represents 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. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00148010 (shared with 19 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 1BT. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
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

Terraced

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 219,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BA5 1BT 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Big Top Restaurant0.2 km
  • Witches Kitchen0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Club0.1 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