Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA4 4QL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

322

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA4 4QL's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £752k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £752k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BA4 4QL is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Dean in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip Central and East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, BA4 4QL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £752k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4QL are sourced from Output Area E00147796 (shared with 21 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 4QL. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 752,500

2 sales · Mean £ 752,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA4 4QL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Strode Arms0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bistro Catering Restaurant0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton8.6 km
  • Castle Cary10.3 km
  • Frome12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Strode Arms0.1 km
  • The Stores0.1 km
  • St Bartholomews Church0.2 km