Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BOWLISH LANE, BA4 5JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLISH LANE, BA4 5JE.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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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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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA4 5JE combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£575k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BA4 5JE is a sought-after residential area on Bowlish Lane, 0.3km from Bowlish in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BA4 5JE is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k. 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 5JE are sourced from Output Area E00148038 (shared with 10 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 5JE. 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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

BA4 5JE has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils0.1 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.9 km
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Whitstone

Good559 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Dan Market Ltd0.9 km
  • Glow Skin Care Clinic0.8 km
  • Kubus Polish Ltd0.9 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Mira Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
  • Knight Todhunter Ltd0.2 km
  • Old Manor0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Pillars 5010.8 km
  • Rosemary0.9 km
  • The Horse Shoe Inn0.2 km
  • The King William Inn0.6 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Aurora Kusina Ltd0.8 km
  • Blostins Restaurant0.9 km
  • Drovers0.8 km
  • La Tavola D'Oro0.8 km
  • Mughal Empire0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.8 km
  • Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.9 km
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary10.7 km
  • Bruton11.9 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Coombe Lane0.1 km
  • Coombe Lane0.1 km
  • Darshill0.4 km
  • Darshill0.4 km
  • Shepton Mallet Hospital0.5 km