Is BA4 4BA a safe place to live?

Yes, BA4 4BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BA4 4BA?

The average property price in BA4 4BA is currently around £420k.

What is the population of BA4 4BA?

The population for the BA4 4BA area is approximately 304 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

SHOP LANE, BA4 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHOP LANE, BA4 4BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

304

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA4 4BA 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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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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4/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4BA — age 51, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA4 4BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shop Lane, 0.9km from Burford in Pilton. Administratively it sits within Mendip South ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA4, BA4 4BA 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 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, down 2.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00148000 (shared with 19 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 BA4 4BA. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 24%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 466,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BA4 4BA has low crime rates — 8 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 offences3

Criminal damage and arson2

Drugs2

Other crime1

Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Glastonbury Festival0.7 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Crown Inn0.1 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

The New Room Coffee Shop0.3 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-op Food Temporary Store0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Castle Cary8.8 km
Glastonbury Bus8.9 km
Bruton11.7 km

Bus Stops

Pilton Post Office0.1 km
The Crown Inn0.1 km
Top Street0.4 km
Top Street0.4 km