Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

COMPTON CORNER, BA4 5QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON CORNER, BA4 5QP.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

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.

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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA4 5QP — age 45, 78% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BA4 5QP is a mixed residential area on Compton Corner, 0.1km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5QP are sourced from Output Area E00148031 (shared with 12 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 5QP. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 203,000

5 sales · Mean £ 214,400

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

Crime around BA4 5QP is moderate at 57 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour36
Shoplifting25
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.4 km
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Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.5 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Dan Market Ltd0.4 km
  • Glow Skin Care Clinic0.6 km
  • Kubus Polish Ltd0.6 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Mira Mini Market0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • Maplestone Hall0.8 km
  • Priory0.6 km
  • Middleton House B & B0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Pillars 5010.6 km
  • Rosemary0.5 km
  • The Charlton Inn0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km
  • The King William Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Aurora Kusina Ltd0.6 km
  • Collett Park Cafe0.2 km
  • Drovers0.6 km
  • First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca1.0 km
  • La Tavola D'Oro0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Shepton0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.5 km
  • Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.4 km
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.8 km
  • Bruton10.8 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Medical Practice0.1 km
  • Park Medical Practice0.1 km
  • Lockey Road0.2 km
  • Cenotaph0.2 km
  • Mason Way Post Office0.2 km