Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

SHORTWOOD, BA5 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTWOOD, BA5 1AT.

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

324

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA5 1AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA5 1AT spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA5 1AT is a mixed residential area on Shortwood, 0.9km from Henley in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA5 1AT represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00148009 (shared with 26 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 BA5 1AT. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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school Local Schools

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Wookey Primary School

Good107 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus8.0 km
  • Castle Cary17.7 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Shortwood Lay-By0.1 km
  • Shortwood Lay-By0.2 km