JAMES CLOSE, BA4 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

BA4 4BZ is a safe, established residential area on James Close, 0.6km from Field in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00165860 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.