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.
BOWLISH LANE, BA4 5JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLISH LANE, BA4 5JE.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
- Knight Todhunter Ltd0.2 km
- Old Manor0.2 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BA45JE · Data under Open Government Licence