Postcode BA3 5PE is located in a rural town, within the Mendip Central and East ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.0 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 6.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.4% 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 5PE.
Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury near BA3 5PE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Frome located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 in Mendip Central and East area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £565,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £142,400 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £292,500 |
10 year median price trend in Mendip Central and East
In the BA3 5PE postcode area, located within Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA3 5PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Highbury Street, Coleford, BA3 5NJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.