Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA4 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA4 4BU.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA4 4BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4BU — age 44, 49% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Field in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA4 4BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00165860 (shared with 12 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 4BU. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

BA4 4BU has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.8 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Highwayman Inn0.9 km
  • The Well Inn0.9 km
  • Rosemary0.9 km
  • The Charlton Inn0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.6 km
  • Dan Market Ltd0.9 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Sharpham Park Shop1.0 km
  • Sue Ryder0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Collett Park Cafe0.7 km
  • Dobbies Garden World0.8 km
  • First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca1.0 km
  • Mughal Empire1.0 km
  • Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Shepton0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Garden1.0 km
  • Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.9 km
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.3 km
  • Bruton10.3 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerville Close0.4 km
  • Somerville Close0.4 km