Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

TIPCOTE HILL, BA4 5EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIPCOTE HILL, BA4 5EQ.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA4 5EQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA4 5EQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BA4 5EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tipcote Hill, 0.3km from Shepton Mallet in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BA4 5EQ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £186k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5EQ are sourced from Output Area E00148027 (shared with 10 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 5EQ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 88,500

4 sales · Mean £ 95,500

Terraced

£ 215,000

5 sales · Mean £ 219,600

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

Crime around BA4 5EQ is moderate at 69 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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Public order34
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils0.0 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.3 km
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Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.5 km
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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Shepton Local0.9 km
  • Shepton Mallet Swimming Pool0.5 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
  • Dan Market Ltd0.3 km
  • Glow Skin Care Clinic0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Knight Todhunter Ltd0.6 km
  • Old Manor0.9 km
  • Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
  • Maplestone Hall0.4 km
  • Priory0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Horse Shoe Inn0.7 km
  • The King William Inn0.8 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.4 km
  • Pillars 5010.1 km
  • Rosemary0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Aurora Kusina Ltd0.1 km
  • Blostins Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.2 km
  • Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.3 km
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary10.5 km
  • Bruton11.4 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Ostry0.1 km
  • Great Ostry0.1 km
  • Old Hospital0.2 km
  • Police Station0.2 km
  • Old Hospital0.2 km