Postcode BA3 5AB 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury is £58,591 per year. The nearest station is Frome located about 8.4 miles away.
Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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.
The average income per household in Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury is £58,591 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA3 5AB.
Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury near BA3 5AB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Frome located about 8.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Mendip Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £100,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £249,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mendip Hills
In the BA3 5AB postcode area, located within Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 BA3 5AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Phripp
Mendip Hills - Elected 7 May 2026
Anna Sabine
Frome and East Somerset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.