Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA4 4JN House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

164

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4JN — age 44, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA4 4JN is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Downside in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BA4 4JN is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4JN are sourced from Output Area E00148026 (shared with 13 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 4JN. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BA4 4JN has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils1.1 km
S

Whitstone

Good559 pupils1.3 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Maplestone Hall1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Blostins Restaurant0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary11.3 km
  • Bruton11.8 km
  • Glastonbury Bus13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Oak Cottage0.1 km
  • Oak Cottage0.1 km