Postcode BA5 1RL 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 9.0 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 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from BA5 1RL.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey near BA5 1RL 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 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.