Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BACK LANE, BA4 6EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, BA4 6EA.

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

No single demographic signal dominates BA4 6EA — age 49, 81% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £363k 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 6EA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Back Lane, 0.3km from Stoney Stratton in Stoney Stratton. Administratively it sits within Mendip South ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For serious buyers, BA4 6EA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £363k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 6EA 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 6EA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 537,500

2 sales · Mean £ 537,500

Terraced

£ 267,500

1 sales · Mean £ 267,500

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

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

Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Evercreech Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bell Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bruton5.5 km
  • Castle Cary6.2 km
  • Frome15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Stratton Farm0.2 km
  • Stratton Farm0.2 km