Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA4 5RD House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

384

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA4 5RD 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.

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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 45, BA4 5RD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BA4 5RD is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from West Shepton in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

Day-to-day life in BA4 5RD has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5RD are sourced from Output Area E00148034 (shared with 9 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 5RD. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around BA4 5RD is moderate at 51 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order11
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.8 km
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Whitstone

Good559 pupils0.9 km
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Dan Market Ltd0.7 km
  • Glow Skin Care Clinic0.9 km
  • Kubus Polish Ltd0.9 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Mira Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Pillars 5010.9 km
  • Rosemary0.8 km
  • The King William Inn0.6 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Aurora Kusina Ltd1.0 km
  • Collett Park Cafe0.6 km
  • Drovers0.9 km
  • La Tavola D'Oro0.9 km
  • Mughal Empire0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.8 km
  • Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.7 km
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Middleton House B & B0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.6 km
  • Bruton10.9 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mason Way Post Office0.2 km
  • Ridgeway Estate Mason Way0.2 km
  • Stevens Close0.3 km
  • Duchy Road0.3 km
  • Lockey Road0.3 km