WHITING CLOSE, BA4 4HY House Prices & Local Information

BA4 4HY is a safe, established residential area on Whiting Close, 0.7km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA4 4HY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4HY are sourced from Output Area E00165861 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.