BA5 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on School Hill, 0.2km from Wookey Hole in Wookey Hole. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, BA5 1BZ represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 170.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00148010 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL HILL, BA5 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL HILL, BA5 1BZ.
303
49
£ 49,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA5 1BZ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA5 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 170.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA5 1BZ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 180,000
7 sales · Mean £ 181,421
Terraced
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 352,666
Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BA5 1BZ has low crime rates — 4 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wookey Hole Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wookey Hole Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Big Top Restaurant0.1 km
- Witches Kitchen0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wookey Hole Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus9.3 km
- Castle Cary17.6 km
Bus Stops
- School Hill0.1 km
- Wookey Hole Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA51BZ · Data under Open Government Licence