Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

CRANE COTTAGES, BA4 4QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANE COTTAGES, BA4 4QN.

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

310

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 39, BA4 4QN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 69.0% year-on-year.

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

BA4 4QN is a safe, established residential area on Crane Cottages, 0.8km from Dean in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip Central and East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 69.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4QN are sourced from Output Area E00147797 (shared with 14 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 4QN. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 247,500

4 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

BA4 4QN 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 Restaurant0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton8.8 km
  • Castle Cary10.5 km
  • Frome12.2 km

Bus Stops

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