Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA5 1DU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 1DU 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

BA5 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 88% 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. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.

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

BA5 1DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.2km from Holly Brook in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA5, BA5 1DU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 25.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1DU 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 1DU. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 467,500

6 sales · Mean £ 496,250

Semi-Detached

£ 235,500

8 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

BA5 1DU has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Pig Patch Pigs0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus8.5 km
  • Castle Cary18.5 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Paul's Church0.2 km
  • St Paul's Church0.2 km
  • Little Green0.5 km
  • Little Green0.5 km