Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA4 5FN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

308

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA4 5FN 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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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA4 5FN spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA4 5FN is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Charlton in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5FN are sourced from Output Area E00148021 (shared with 14 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 5FN. 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

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

BA4 5FN has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Public order3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

S

Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils1.1 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bannatynes0.5 km
  • Dobbies Garden World0.5 km
  • First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca0.5 km
  • Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.6 km
  • Sharpham Park Shop0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Maplestone Hall0.9 km
  • Priory0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Charlton Inn0.4 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Shepton0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.9 km
  • Bruton10.3 km
  • Glastonbury Bus13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Esso Station0.3 km
  • Charlton Inn Car Park0.3 km
  • Amulet Way0.4 km
  • Charlton Inn0.4 km
  • Charlton Inn0.4 km