Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

HENLEY RISE, BA4 4AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY RISE, BA4 4AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

415

cake
Avg Age

41

payments
Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

work
Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
6/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

BA4 4AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £371k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

home £371,970 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA4 4AW is a safe, established residential area on Henley Rise, 0.7km from Charlton in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA4, BA4 4AW offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £371k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00148024 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4AW. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 299,950

3 sales · Mean £ 311,483

Detached

£ 348,000

5 sales · Mean £ 393,900

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

BA4 4AW has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting8
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

S

Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.7 km
P

St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils1.0 km
P

Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Highwayman Inn0.9 km
  • The Well Inn0.9 km
  • The Charlton Inn0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Middleton House B & B0.9 km
  • Priory0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bannatynes0.8 km
  • Collett Park Cafe0.8 km
  • Dobbies Garden World0.5 km
  • First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca0.8 km
  • Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.3 km
  • Sharpham Park Shop0.8 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Shepton0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.4 km
  • Bruton10.1 km
  • Glastonbury Bus13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerville Close0.1 km
  • Somerville Close0.1 km
  • Amulet Way0.4 km
  • Amulet Way0.4 km
  • Charlton Inn0.5 km