Postcode BA5 1QS is located in a rural village, within the Mendip West ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Draycott, Westbury & Wookey area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey is £58,029 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 8.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey is £58,029 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from BA5 1QS.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey near BA5 1QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 8.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Mendip West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,109,687.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £472,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £168,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £343,750 |
| Terraced | 29 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mendip West
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.