Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

ALFRED CRESCENT, BA4 5SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALFRED CRESCENT, BA4 5SR.

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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 5SR 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 5SR spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £245k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is 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. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5SR 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 5SR. 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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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

Terraced

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

BA4 5SR has low crime rates — 40 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 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 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Dan Market Ltd0.6 km
  • Glow Skin Care Clinic0.9 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 Breakfast1.0 km
  • Priory1.0 km
  • Middleton House B & B0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Pillars 5010.8 km
  • Rosemary0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
  • The King William Inn0.6 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 Pizza0.8 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 Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Cary9.6 km
  • Bruton10.9 km
  • Glastonbury Bus12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mason Way Post Office0.1 km
  • Ridgeway Estate Mason Way0.2 km
  • Stevens Close0.2 km
  • Lockey Road0.2 km
  • Duchy Road0.3 km