BA4 5FG is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Charlton in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, BA4 5FG represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5FG are sourced from Output Area E00148021 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA4 5FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA4 5FG.
308
42
£ 49,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 5FG 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA4 5FG — age 42, 75% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 5FG. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 5FG has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Whitstone
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bannatynes0.7 km
- Aurora Kusina Ltd1.0 km
- Collett Park Cafe0.8 km
- Dobbies Garden World0.5 km
- Drovers0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B & M Stores0.5 km
- Dan Market Ltd0.9 km
- Glow Skin Care Clinic1.0 km
- Kubus Polish Ltd0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Maplestone Hall0.7 km
- Priory0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Pillars 5010.9 km
- Rosemary0.9 km
- The Charlton Inn0.1 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Shepton0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.9 km
- Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.9 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.8 km
- Bruton10.4 km
- Glastonbury Bus13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Esso Station0.1 km
- Charlton Inn Car Park0.1 km
- Charlton Inn0.1 km
- Charlton Inn0.1 km
- Amulet Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA45FG · Data under Open Government Licence