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BA3 4AS

Fossefield Road

Mendip Hills

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Overview

Postcode BA3 4AS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Mendip Hills ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury is £58,591 per year. The nearest station is Frome, about 7.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,759 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury is £58,591 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA3 4AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury near BA3 4AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Frome located about 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
38.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.86(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.94(-53%)
Other theft
6.25(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.25(-4%)
Burglary
3.47(+25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
95.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.38%
Other White
4
1.38%
Indian
1
0.34%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
35.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
21.37%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.13%
No qualifications
28
11.29%
Apprenticeship
19
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
45.61%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
19.3%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.39%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Mendip Hills

Median price£422,500
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £548K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £340 per square foot) in Mendip Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £100,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mendip Hills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£515,000£365
Semi-Detached14£316,500£340
Terraced20£243,500£308
Flats7£220,000£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mendip Hills

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip Hills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£165,000£292,475£199,000
2017£443,750£183,750£265,000£210,000
2018£440,000£145,500£278,750£222,500
2019£460,000£183,000£260,650£205,000
2020£465,000£165,000£270,000£219,000
2021£480,000£194,000£310,000£237,000
2022£550,000£207,500£347,500£265,000
2023£510,000£222,500£350,000£284,500
2024£485,000£187,500£340,000£259,475
2025£515,000£190,000£304,000£251,000
2026£540,000£227,000£329,995£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip Hills.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mendip Hills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£230£222£243
2017£269£246£256£245
2018£305£258£264£257
2019£284£253£246£230
2020£312£251£262£263
2021£297£269£287£276
2022£392£331£331£319
2023£396£286£311£307
2024£373£264£323£298
2025£364£297£337£299
2026£332£306£303£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mendip Hills.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mendip Hills in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA3 4AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA3 4AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202679, Charlton Park, Radstock, BA3 4BWDetachedFreehold£450,000
03 Oct 202578, Charlton Park, Radstock, BA3 4BWDetachedFreehold£460,000
11 Jul 2025105, Charlton Park, Radstock, BA3 4BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
13 Jun 2025103, Charlton Park, Radstock, BA3 4BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
17 Mar 202577, Charlton Park, Radstock, BA3 4BWDetachedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the BA3 4AS postcode area, located within Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA3 4AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryNorton Hill Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryNorton Hill AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA3 4AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA3 4AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-Operative FossewayCharlton Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 4AXWalking directions to The Co-Operative Fosseway

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,626
Band B£1,897
Band C£2,168
Band D£2,439
Band E£2,981
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,877

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA3 4AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Phripp

Mendip Hills - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Anna Sabine

Frome and East Somerset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyFrome and East SomersetE14001241
WardMendip HillsE05014371
ParishKilmersdonE04008565
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stratton, Holcombe & HighburyE02006048
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mendip 002DE01029068
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA3 4AS

Is BA3 4AS (Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury) safe?

The area around BA3 4AS records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BA3 4AS?

The median sale price around BA3 4AS in Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury is £422,500 (about £340 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA3 4AS?

There are 8 schools close to BA3 4AS, including St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Norton Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and Norton Hill Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BA3 4AS?

BA3 4AS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,759 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA3 4AS (Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Frome and East Somerset covering BA3 4AS is Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Phripp (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.