BA4 5GB is a sought-after residential area on Misburg Close, 0.4km from Darshill in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA4, BA4 5GB offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5GB are sourced from Output Area E00148040 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MISBURG CLOSE, BA4 5GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MISBURG CLOSE, BA4 5GB.
311
45
£ 44,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 5GB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BA4 5GB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £270k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 5GB. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 244,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 5GB has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Bowlish Infant School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Whitstone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dan Market Ltd1.0 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Shepton Local1.0 km
- Shepton Mallet Swimming Pool0.6 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Mughal Empire1.0 km
- Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Knight Todhunter Ltd0.6 km
- Old Manor0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Horse Shoe Inn0.6 km
- The King William Inn0.4 km
- The Victoria Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary10.5 km
- Glastonbury Bus11.6 km
- Bruton11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shepton Mallet Hospital0.1 km
- St Peters Road0.1 km
- St Peters Road0.1 km
- Darshill0.3 km
- Darshill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA45GB · Data under Open Government Licence