Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

PENN PLACE, BA5 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN PLACE, BA5 1DS.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA5 1DS spans multiple life stages — average age 59, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (59) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BA5 1DS is a mixed residential area on Penn Place, 0.1km from Wells in Wells. Administratively it sits within Wells ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA5 1DS represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00148101 (shared with 47 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 1DS. The average age is 59.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Semi-Detached

£ 416,000

1 sales · Mean £ 416,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BA5 1DS is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting74
Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour46
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good0.3 km
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Stoberry Park School

Good313 pupils0.6 km
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The Blue School

Good1500 pupils0.7 km
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

Good164 pupils1.0 km
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St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School

Requires Improvement166 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Wells Market (Saturday)0.1 km
  • Wells Market (Wednesday)0.1 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • City News0.1 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.1 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Crown Hotel0.1 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Bishops Eye0.1 km
  • Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Fountain Inn0.4 km
  • The Venue0.1 km
  • The White Hart Hotel0.1 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Ancient Gatehouse Hotel0.2 km
  • Ask0.1 km
  • BDW's Bar and Grill0.1 km
  • Costa Ltd0.1 km
  • Flapjackery0.1 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Budgens Wells0.9 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chubbys0.2 km
  • Da Luciano Pizzeria0.2 km
  • Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Orient Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus8.2 km
  • Castle Cary14.9 km
  • Bruton17.6 km

Bus Stops

  • HSBC Bank0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Mendip West Slinky - Wells destination DRT0.2 km
  • Mendip West Slinky - Wells DRT0.2 km
  • The Liberty0.3 km