Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

WATERER WAY, BA4 5FL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERER WAY, BA4 5FL.

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

384

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Avg Age

45

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA4 5FL's 53% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.

home £248,750 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA4 5FL is a safe, established residential area on Waterer Way, 0.5km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, down 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5FL are sourced from Output Area E00148034 (shared with 9 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 5FL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

9 sales · Mean £ 202,833

Semi-Detached

£ 239,000

2 sales · Mean £ 239,000

Detached

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

BA4 5FL has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.9 km
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Whitstone

Good559 pupils1.0 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Dan Market Ltd0.8 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Mira Mini Market1.0 km
  • Sue Ryder0.9 km
  • Shepton Local0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rosemary0.9 km
  • The King William Inn0.8 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Collett Park Cafe0.7 km
  • Mughal Empire0.9 km
  • Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd0.8 km
  • Sweet 11 Ltd0.9 km
  • The Cheeky Bean1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.9 km
  • Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.8 km
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Middleton House B & B0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.4 km
  • Bruton10.7 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mason Way Post Office0.3 km
  • Ridgeway Estate Mason Way0.4 km
  • Lockey Road0.4 km
  • Stevens Close0.5 km
  • Duchy Road0.5 km