Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BARROW LANE, BA4 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROW LANE, BA4 4BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

51

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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 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BA4 4BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 92% 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.

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

BA4 4BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barrow Lane, 1.0km from Burford in Pilton. Administratively it sits within Mendip South ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA4 4BH represents 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 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4BH 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 4BH. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA4 4BH has low crime rates — 29 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 offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Glastonbury Festival0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Crown Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The New Room Coffee Shop0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food Temporary Store0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary8.5 km
  • Glastonbury Bus9.2 km
  • Bruton11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Top Street0.2 km
  • Top Street0.2 km
  • Pilton Post Office0.3 km
  • The Crown Inn0.4 km