Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

DRAYCOTT ROAD, BA4 5HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYCOTT ROAD, BA4 5HR.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA4 5HR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA4 5HR — age 40, 40% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BA4 5HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Draycott Road, 0.3km from Shepton Mallet in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5HR are sourced from Output Area E00148019 (shared with 12 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 5HR. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

Crime around BA4 5HR is moderate at 66 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 offences131
Public order35
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils0.1 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.4 km
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Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.6 km
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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Shepton Local0.9 km
  • Shepton Mallet Swimming Pool0.4 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
  • Dan Market Ltd0.4 km
  • Glow Skin Care Clinic0.2 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Knight Todhunter Ltd0.5 km
  • Old Manor0.8 km
  • Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
  • Maplestone Hall0.5 km
  • Priory0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Horse Shoe Inn0.5 km
  • The King William Inn0.8 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.3 km
  • Pillars 5010.2 km
  • Rosemary0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Aurora Kusina Ltd0.2 km
  • Blostins Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.3 km
  • Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.4 km
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary10.5 km
  • Bruton11.5 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Ostry0.1 km
  • Great Ostry0.1 km
  • Pike Lane0.1 km
  • Shaftgate Avenue0.2 km
  • Police Station0.2 km