BA5 1BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Northbank, 0.1km from Wookey Hole in Wookey Hole. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA5, BA5 1BX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00148010 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHBANK, BA5 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBANK, BA5 1BX.
303
49
£ 49,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA5 1BX 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
BA5 1BX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA5 1BX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 222,500
4 sales · Mean £ 240,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BA5 1BX 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 Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wookey Hole Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Big Top Restaurant0.1 km
- Witches Kitchen0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wookey Hole Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus9.2 km
- Castle Cary17.5 km
Bus Stops
- School Hill0.1 km
- Wookey Hole Car Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BA51BX · Data under Open Government Licence