BS28 4BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.0km from Little Ireland in Blackford (Sedgemoor). Administratively it sits within King Alfred ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS28, BS28 4BJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £950k, down 44.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS28 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00148478 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS28 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS28 4BJ.
349
48
£ 53,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS28 4BJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS28 4BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £950k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 44.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS28 4BJ. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 478,750
6 sales · Mean £ 597,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS28 4BJ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wedmore First School Academy
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Isle Of Wedmore Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Post & Wicket @ The Sports Pavillion0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham10.3 km
- Glastonbury Bus11.2 km
- Bridgwater15.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS284BJ · Data under Open Government Licence