Postcode BA5 1RH 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 moderate crime levels, with around 55.0 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 9.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey has a moderate 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from BA5 1RH.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey near BA5 1RH 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 9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Mendip West area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £490,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £283,000 |
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.
Elected local representatives for BA5 1RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tessa Munt
Wells and Mendip Hills - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.