BS28 4BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Plud Street, 0.4km from Little Ireland in Wedmore. Administratively it sits within King Alfred 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. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS28 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00148474 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLUD STREET, BS28 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLUD STREET, BS28 4BH.
346
49
£ 53,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS28 4BH 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BS28 4BH — age 49, 91% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS28 4BH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS28 4BH has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Wedmore First School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The George Inn0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Wedmore Pharmacy0.9 km
- Hectors Farm Shop1.0 km
- Wedmore Paper Shop & Village Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Isle Of Wedmore Bowls Club0.3 km
- The Post & Wicket @ The Sports Pavillion0.3 km
- Wedmore Masonic Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pumpkin Delicatessen & Cafe1.0 km
- Table 80.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham10.7 km
- Glastonbury Bus11.0 km
- Bridgwater15.9 km
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Postcode Profile: BS284BH · Data under Open Government Licence