BA4 4LP is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Darshill in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BA4 4LP is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4LP are sourced from Output Area E00148040 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA4 4LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA4 4LP.
311
45
£ 44,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 4LP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA4 4LP combines high owner-occupation (79%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4LP. The average age is 44.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 4LP has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bowlish Infant School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Whitstone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Shepton Local1.0 km
- Shepton Mallet Swimming Pool0.7 km
- Sportsdirect.com1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Knight Todhunter Ltd0.7 km
- Old Manor0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Horse Shoe Inn0.7 km
- The King William Inn0.5 km
- The Victoria Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Argos Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary10.4 km
- Glastonbury Bus11.5 km
- Bruton11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shepton Mallet Hospital0.1 km
- St Peters Road0.1 km
- St Peters Road0.1 km
- Darshill0.3 km
- Darshill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44LP · Data under Open Government Licence