Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

MISBURG CLOSE, BA4 5GB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MISBURG CLOSE, BA4 5GB.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils0.4 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils1.1 km
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Whitstone

Good559 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Knight Todhunter Ltd0.6 km
  • Old Manor0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Horse Shoe Inn0.6 km
  • The King William Inn0.4 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.7 km
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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