Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA5 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA5 1DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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 1DL 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 1DL — age 49, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA5 1DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Milton Hill in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 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 1DL 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 1DL. 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 2026-01)

BA5 1DL has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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The Blue School

Good1500 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Big Top Restaurant0.7 km
  • Witches Kitchen0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Club0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Love Coffee Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus8.6 km
  • Castle Cary16.9 km
  • Bruton19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wells Road0.2 km
  • Wells Road0.2 km