Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA5 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA5 1AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

303

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /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: BA5 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA5 1AY's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £1.4M 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

BA5 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Wookey Hole in Wookey Hole. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA5, BA5 1AY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 82% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00148010 (shared with 19 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 1AY. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,237,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,237,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BA5 1AY has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Hotel0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Big Top Restaurant0.3 km
  • Witches Kitchen0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus9.1 km
  • Castle Cary17.8 km

Bus Stops

  • School Hill0.4 km
  • Wookey Hole Car Park0.4 km