Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

CHRISTOPHER WAY, BA4 5SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTOPHER WAY, BA4 5SH.

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Population

489

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Avg Age

32

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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 5SH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA4 5SH spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £265,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA4 5SH is a safe, established residential area on Christopher Way, 0.2km from West Shepton in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.

The people who live in BA4 5SH are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5SH are sourced from Output Area E00148030 (shared with 10 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 5SH. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 218,500

2 sales · Mean £ 218,500

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

BA4 5SH has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Good316 pupils0.7 km
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Whitstone

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

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Bowlish Infant School

Good109 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Dan Market Ltd0.6 km
  • Glow Skin Care Clinic0.8 km
  • Kubus Polish Ltd0.8 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Mira Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
  • Knight Todhunter Ltd1.0 km
  • Middleton House B & B0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Pillars 5010.8 km
  • Rosemary0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
  • The King William Inn0.4 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Aurora Kusina Ltd0.9 km
  • Collett Park Cafe0.5 km
  • Drovers0.8 km
  • La Tavola D'Oro0.8 km
  • Mughal Empire0.7 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.7 km
  • Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.6 km
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.7 km
  • Bruton11.0 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ridgeway Estate Mason Way0.1 km
  • Stevens Close0.1 km
  • Duchy Road0.1 km
  • Mason Way Post Office0.2 km
  • Lockey Road0.2 km