Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

HOMESTEAD PARK, BA5 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOMESTEAD PARK, BA5 1BW.

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

324

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Avg Age

49

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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 1BW 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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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA5 1BW — age 49, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Homestead Park, 0.3km from Wookey Hole in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA5 1BW represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 1BW 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 1BW. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BA5 1BW 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 Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Big Top Restaurant0.3 km
  • Witches Kitchen0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Club0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Love Coffee Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus8.9 km
  • Castle Cary17.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wookey Hole Car Park0.3 km
  • School Hill0.3 km