BA4 5GJ is a sought-after residential area on Allen Drive, 0.4km from Bowlish in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BA4 5GJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k. 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 5GJ are sourced from Output Area E00148038 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLEN DRIVE, BA4 5GJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLEN DRIVE, BA4 5GJ.
291
42
£ 44,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BA4 5GJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £312k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £312k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 5GJ. The average age is 42.4. 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
£ 312,500
3 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 5GJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
9 nearby- Dan Market Ltd0.8 km
- Glow Skin Care Clinic0.7 km
- Kubus Polish Ltd0.8 km
- McColls0.7 km
- Mira Mini Market0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
- Knight Todhunter Ltd0.3 km
- Old Manor0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Pillars 5010.8 km
- Rosemary0.8 km
- The Horse Shoe Inn0.3 km
- The King William Inn0.4 km
- The Victoria Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Aurora Kusina Ltd0.8 km
- Blostins Restaurant0.9 km
- Collett Park Cafe0.9 km
- Drovers0.8 km
- La Tavola D'Oro0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.7 km
- Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.8 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary10.5 km
- Bruton11.8 km
- Glastonbury Bus12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Coombe Lane0.2 km
- Coombe Lane0.2 km
- St Peters Road0.4 km
- Shepton Mallet Hospital0.4 km
- St Peters Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA45GJ · Data under Open Government Licence