BA4 5QZ is a safe, established residential area on Compton Close, 0.1km from Field in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA4, BA4 5QZ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5QZ are sourced from Output Area E00148031 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON CLOSE, BA4 5QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON CLOSE, BA4 5QZ.
309
45
£ 44,800 /yr
56%
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.
Area Character
BA4 5QZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k 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 5QZ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 5QZ has low crime rates — 45 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
10 nearby- Dan Market Ltd0.4 km
- Glow Skin Care Clinic0.7 km
- Kubus Polish Ltd0.6 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Mira Mini Market0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
- Maplestone Hall0.8 km
- Priory0.6 km
- Middleton House B & B0.4 km
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, Cafe
16 nearby- Aurora Kusina Ltd0.7 km
- Collett Park Cafe0.3 km
- Drovers0.7 km
- First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca1.0 km
- La Tavola D'Oro0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Shepton0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.6 km
- Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.5 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.7 km
- Bruton10.8 km
- Glastonbury Bus12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Medical Practice0.1 km
- Park Medical Practice0.1 km
- Lockey Road0.2 km
- Mason Way Post Office0.2 km
- Cenotaph0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA45QZ · Data under Open Government Licence