Nightingale Grove is in Shepton Mallet and in Somerset district. BA4 5PZ is located in the Shepton Mallet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nightingale Grove, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA4 5PU, BA4 5PX, BA4 5PP, BA4 5PR, BA4 4DL, BA4 4DW, BA4 4AW, BA4 4DP, BA4 4AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA4 5PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BA4 5PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 24.5% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 56.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 48.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 14.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 22.9% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 28.2% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 92.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Grove was 73.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.9% higher than the Mendip Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightingale Grove has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mendip Hills and the 621st highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nightingale Grove, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2024-07-10 | £296,124 |
| 15 Nightingale Grove, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-05-31 | £411,002 |
| 14 Nightingale Grove, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-10-28 | £576,471 |
| 23 Nightingale Grove, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2022-09-07 | £493,912 |
| 50 Nightingale Grove, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-18 | £337,589 |
BA4 5PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BA4 5PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 139 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Paul Street , BA4 5LA | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Waterloo Road , BA4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlish Infant School Bowlish , BA4 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Chelynch Park , BA4 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School Long Street , Croscombe BA5 3QL | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstone Charlton Road , BA4 5PF | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mendip School Edmund Rack Road , Prestleigh BA4 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips | Whitstone Road | 201 yd | |
| Dobbies Garden World | Dobbies Garden Centre, Mendip Avenue | 545 yd | |
| Kilver Court Cafe | Kilver Court | 743 yd | |
| First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca | Kilver Court | 743 yd | |
| Collett Park Cafe | Collett Park, Park Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlton Inn | 29 Charlton Road | 396 yd | |
| The Thatched Cottage Inn | 63-67 Charlton Road | 551 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Garston Street | 945 yd | |
| Rosemary | 19 High Street | 1,025 yd | |
| Pillars 501 | Unit 1, 3 Market Place | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet Kebab House | 45 High Street | 991 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 14 High Street | 1,060 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8 High Street | 1,069 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 6 Commercial Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Shepton | Co Operative, Whitstone Road | 201 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre 11-13 11-13 CHARLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 515 yd |
| Collett Park Recreation Ground COLLETT PARK COLLETT PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Whitstone School Charlton Road | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Shepton Mallet Tennis Club (Closed) Charlton Road | tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Charlton House) CHARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 758 yd |
| St Pauls Junior School PAUL STREET | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Revolution Health And Fitness (Closed) THE AMULET THE AMULET MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.