Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA4 5EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA4 5EU.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA4 5EU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 87% of tenure in BA4 5EU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BA4 5EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Shepton Mallet in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA4 5EU is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5EU are sourced from Output Area E00148017 (shared with 8 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 5EU. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime around BA4 5EU is moderate at 63 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 offences110
Public order34
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils0.1 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.4 km
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Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.6 km
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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Shepton Local1.0 km
  • Shepton Mallet Swimming Pool0.5 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.7 km
  • Dan Market Ltd0.5 km
  • Glow Skin Care Clinic0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Knight Todhunter Ltd0.6 km
  • Old Manor0.8 km
  • Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
  • Maplestone Hall0.4 km
  • Priory0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Horse Shoe Inn0.6 km
  • The King William Inn0.9 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.4 km
  • Pillars 5010.3 km
  • Rosemary0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Aurora Kusina Ltd0.2 km
  • Blostins Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary10.6 km
  • Bruton11.5 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Hospital0.1 km
  • Great Ostry0.2 km
  • Old Hospital0.2 km
  • Great Ostry0.2 km
  • Pike Lane0.2 km