Is BA4 6RY a safe place to live?

Yes, BA4 6RY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BA4 6RY?

The population for the BA4 6RY area is approximately 345 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

STONE, BA4 6RY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONE, BA4 6RY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

345

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

BA4 6RY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 72% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA4 6RY is a safe, established residential area on Stone, 0.5km from Stone in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip South ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA4 6RY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA4 6RY are sourced from Output Area E00148091 (shared with 29 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 6RY. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 2%

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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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BA4 6RY has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Travellers Rest0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Castle Cary4.6 km
Bruton9.7 km
Glastonbury Bus9.9 km