Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA4 4SX House Prices & Local Information

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

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

490

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA4 4SX — age 46, 78% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 36.1% year-on-year.

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

BA4 4SX is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Wanstrow in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip Central and East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA4, BA4 4SX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 36.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4SX are sourced from Output Area E00147993 (shared with 45 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 4SX. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

BA4 4SX has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The King William IV0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton7.3 km
  • Frome9.4 km
  • Castle Cary11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wanstrow Pub0.0 km
  • Wanstrow Pub0.0 km