BA4 5QY is a safe, established residential area on Middleton Lane, 0.5km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
BA4 5QY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5QY are sourced from Output Area E00148034 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLETON LANE, BA4 5QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON LANE, BA4 5QY.
384
45
£ 44,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA4 5QY 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
BA4 5QY is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 5QY. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 565,000
1 sales · Mean £ 565,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 5QY has low crime rates — 30 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
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Whitstone
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Bowlish Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dan Market Ltd0.8 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Sue Ryder0.9 km
- Shepton Local0.3 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rosemary1.0 km
- The King William Inn0.8 km
- The Victoria Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Collett Park Cafe0.7 km
- Mughal Empire0.9 km
- Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Sweet 11 Ltd1.0 km
- The Hive0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Hong Kong Garden1.0 km
- Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.9 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Middleton House B & B0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.3 km
- Bruton10.6 km
- Glastonbury Bus12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mason Way Post Office0.3 km
- Ridgeway Estate Mason Way0.4 km
- Lockey Road0.5 km
- Stevens Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BA45QY · Data under Open Government Licence