BA4 4DP is a safe, established residential area on Ash Grove, 0.5km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 10.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00148024 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH GROVE, BA4 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH GROVE, BA4 4DP.
415
41
£ 44,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4DP — age 41, 74% ownership, 21% 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 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4DP. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,125
14 sales · Mean £ 229,014
Detached
£ 288,000
2 sales · Mean £ 288,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 4DP has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Whitstone
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Highwayman Inn1.0 km
- The Well Inn1.0 km
- Pillars 5011.0 km
- Rosemary0.9 km
- The Charlton Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Shepton Local0.9 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.9 km
- B & M Stores0.5 km
- Dan Market Ltd0.8 km
- Kubus Polish Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Middleton House B & B0.8 km
- Maplestone Hall0.9 km
- Priory0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Argos Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bannatynes0.9 km
- Collett Park Cafe0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Shepton0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.9 km
- Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.9 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.5 km
- Bruton10.3 km
- Glastonbury Bus12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Somerville Close0.2 km
- Somerville Close0.2 km
- Charlton Inn0.4 km
- Charlton Inn0.4 km
- Esso Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44DP · Data under Open Government Licence