Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

SHAPWAY LANE, BA4 6DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAPWAY LANE, BA4 6DZ.

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

316

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA4 6DZ's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £662k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BA4 6DZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shapway Lane, 0.2km from Stoney Stratton in Stoney Stratton. Administratively it sits within Mendip South ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA4, BA4 6DZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £662k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 6DZ are sourced from Output Area E00147830 (shared with 28 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 6DZ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 396,250

4 sales · Mean £ 489,375

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

BA4 6DZ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Evercreech Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Evercreech Pharmacy0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bell Inn0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Evercreech Plaice0.9 km
  • Heathercreech Kitchen0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton5.6 km
  • Castle Cary6.1 km
  • Glastonbury Bus15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Stratton Farm0.3 km
  • Stratton Farm0.3 km