BA4 5HS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Draycott Road, 0.4km from Shepton Mallet in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
BA4 5HS is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £800k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5HS are sourced from Output Area E00148028 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYCOTT ROAD, BA4 5HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYCOTT ROAD, BA4 5HS.
298
35
£ 44,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 5HS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BA4 5HS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 5HS. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA4 5HS is moderate at 74 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.
school Local Schools
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Whitstone
Bowlish Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Shepton Local0.9 km
- Shepton Mallet Swimming Pool0.3 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
- Dan Market Ltd0.4 km
- Glow Skin Care Clinic0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Knight Todhunter Ltd0.5 km
- Old Manor0.7 km
- Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
- Maplestone Hall0.5 km
- Priory0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Horse Shoe Inn0.5 km
- The King William Inn0.7 km
- The Victoria Inn0.3 km
- Pillars 5010.3 km
- Rosemary0.4 km
- + 1 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 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 Bus12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pike Lane0.1 km
- Shaftgate Avenue0.1 km
- Great Ostry0.2 km
- Great Ostry0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA45HS · Data under Open Government Licence