Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

WELLS ROAD, BA5 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLS ROAD, BA5 1DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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 1DN 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA5 1DN combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£575k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 35.2% year-on-year.

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

BA5 1DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wells Road, 0.6km from Hurst Batch in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip West ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BA5 1DN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, down 35.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA5 1DN 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 1DN. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 513,750

12 sales · Mean £ 478,000

Semi-Detached

£ 489,000

1 sales · Mean £ 489,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BA5 1DN has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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The Blue School

Good1500 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Big Top Restaurant0.8 km
  • Witches Kitchen0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wookey Hole Club0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Love Coffee Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus8.5 km
  • Castle Cary16.9 km
  • Bruton19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wells Road0.1 km
  • Wells Road0.1 km
  • Business Park0.5 km
  • Racal Electronics0.5 km