Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA4 5JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA4 5JG.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BA4 5JG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA4 5JG is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Bowlish in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA4 5JG represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5JG are sourced from Output Area E00148035 (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 5JG. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 118,250

4 sales · Mean £ 122,875

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

BA4 5JG has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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 offences56
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils0.2 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.8 km
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Whitstone

Good559 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Shepton Mallet Swimming Pool0.4 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.9 km
  • Dan Market Ltd0.8 km
  • Glow Skin Care Clinic0.7 km
  • Kubus Polish Ltd0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Knight Todhunter Ltd0.0 km
  • Old Manor0.3 km
  • Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • Maplestone Hall1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Horse Shoe Inn0.0 km
  • The King William Inn0.7 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.6 km
  • Pillars 5010.7 km
  • Rosemary0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Aurora Kusina Ltd0.7 km
  • Blostins Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary10.7 km
  • Bruton11.9 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coombe Lane0.0 km
  • Coombe Lane0.0 km
  • Shaftgate Avenue0.4 km
  • Pike Lane0.4 km