BA4 5PQ is a safe, established residential area on Charlton Close, 0.5km from Charlton in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BA4 5PQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £373k, down 22.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5PQ are sourced from Output Area E00148021 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLTON CLOSE, BA4 5PQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLTON CLOSE, BA4 5PQ.
308
42
£ 49,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 5PQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA4 5PQ — age 42, 75% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £373k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 22.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 5PQ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 327,500
3 sales · Mean £ 342,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 5PQ has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Whitstone
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bannatynes0.6 km
- Collett Park Cafe0.9 km
- Dobbies Garden World0.5 km
- First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca0.4 km
- The Cheeky Bean1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- B & M Stores0.5 km
- Dan Market Ltd1.0 km
- Kubus Polish Ltd1.0 km
- Sharpham Park Shop0.4 km
- Sue Ryder1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Maplestone Hall0.8 km
- Priory0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rosemary1.0 km
- The Charlton Inn0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Shepton0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shepton Mallet Kebab House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.8 km
- Bruton10.4 km
- Glastonbury Bus13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Esso Station0.1 km
- Charlton Inn Car Park0.1 km
- Charlton Inn0.2 km
- Charlton Inn0.2 km
- Amulet Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA45PQ · Data under Open Government Licence