BA4 4JX is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Lower Downside in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA4, BA4 4JX offers 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. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 11.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4JX are sourced from Output Area E00148029 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA4 4JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA4 4JX.
327
42
£ 49,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4JX — age 42, 76% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £368k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4JX. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 425,475
4 sales · Mean £ 415,237
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
5 sales · Mean £ 326,500
Terraced
£ 192,000
3 sales · Mean £ 180,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 4JX has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Whitstone
Bowlish Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Glow Skin Care Clinic0.9 km
- Kubus Polish Ltd0.9 km
- Mira Mini Market1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
- Maplestone Hall0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pillars 5010.9 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Aurora Kusina Ltd0.9 km
- Blostins Restaurant0.5 km
- Drovers0.9 km
- La Tavola D'Oro0.9 km
- The Cheeky Bean1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary11.2 km
- Bruton11.8 km
- Glastonbury Bus13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Cottage0.3 km
- Oak Cottage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44JX · Data under Open Government Licence