BA5 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Jocelyn Drive, 0.2km from Keward in Wells. Administratively it sits within Wells ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00186641 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOCELYN DRIVE, BA5 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOCELYN DRIVE, BA5 1DB.
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40
£ 41,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA5 1DB 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA5 1DB's 66% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA5 1DB. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA5 1DB has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
The Blue School
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Burcott Stores0.5 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Tincknell Country Stores0.6 km
- Wells Foodbank0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cheddar Valley Inn0.9 km
- Full Moon0.9 km
- Kudos0.8 km
- Quarter Jack0.9 km
- Tramways0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Ajwa0.9 km
- Annas Cafe1.0 km
- Strangers with Coffee1.0 km
- The Garden Room0.9 km
- The Square0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus7.0 km
- Castle Cary14.9 km
- Bruton18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kenward Mill Trading Estate0.1 km
- Jocelyn Drive Turn0.1 km
- Jocelyn Drive Turn0.1 km
- Bishopslea Close0.3 km
- Cow and Gate Factory0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA51DB · Data under Open Government Licence