BA4 5UE is a safe, established residential area on Norah Fry Avenue, 0.3km from Kent Lane in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, BA4 5UE represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 36.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 5UE are sourced from Output Area E00148044 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORAH FRY AVENUE, BA4 5UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORAH FRY AVENUE, BA4 5UE.
418
43
£ 44,800 /yr
55%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BA4 5UE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 5UE. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 218,000
2 sales · Mean £ 218,000
Detached
£ 282,499
2 sales · Mean £ 282,499
Flat
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Terraced
£ 193,000
8 sales · Mean £ 207,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 5UE 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
Bowlish Infant School
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Whitstone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Dan Market Ltd0.7 km
- Glow Skin Care Clinic0.8 km
- Kubus Polish Ltd0.8 km
- McColls0.7 km
- Mira Mini Market0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Longbridge House Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
- Knight Todhunter Ltd0.5 km
- Middleton House B & B1.0 km
- Old Manor0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Pillars 5010.8 km
- Rosemary0.7 km
- The Horse Shoe Inn0.5 km
- The King William Inn0.1 km
- The Victoria Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Aurora Kusina Ltd0.8 km
- Collett Park Cafe0.8 km
- Drovers0.8 km
- La Tavola D'Oro0.7 km
- Mughal Empire0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.7 km
- Shepton Mallet Kebab House0.7 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary10.2 km
- Bruton11.5 km
- Glastonbury Bus11.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Lodge0.2 km
- Red Cross Centre0.2 km
- West Shepton Road0.2 km
- West Shepton Road0.2 km
- St Peters Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA45UE · Data under Open Government Licence