BS28 4BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Plud Street, 0.5km from Ireland, Little in Wedmore. Administratively it sits within King Alfred ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS28, BS28 4BQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k, down 24.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS28 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00148474 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLUD STREET, BS28 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLUD STREET, BS28 4BQ.
346
49
£ 53,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS28 4BQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BS28 4BQ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£600k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 24.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS28 4BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 627,500
6 sales · Mean £ 666,258
Semi-Detached
£ 635,000
1 sales · Mean £ 635,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS28 4BQ has low crime rates — 10 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
2 nearby- The George Inn0.8 km
- The Swan0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Wedmore Pharmacy0.8 km
- Hectors Farm Shop0.8 km
- Wedmore Paper Shop & Village Stores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Isle Of Wedmore Bowls Club0.3 km
- New Inn0.9 km
- The Post & Wicket @ The Sports Pavillion0.3 km
- Wedmore Masonic Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pumpkin Delicatessen & Cafe0.8 km
- Table 80.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham10.8 km
- Glastonbury Bus10.9 km
- Bridgwater16.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BS284BQ · Data under Open Government Licence