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BA3 5SS

Mendip Hills

Somerset

England / South West / Somerset / Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury / Mendip Hills / BA3 5SS

Overview

Postcode BA3 5SS is located in a rural village, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury is £45,600 per year. The nearest station is Frome located about 6.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
41.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has a moderate 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

3/10

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

41.3%

Approximately 41.3% 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

5/10

The average income of residents in Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury is £45,600 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA3 5SS.

Flood risk

Medium

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury near BA3 5SS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Frome located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
72.9 per km²

Demographics

British
291
93.87%
Other White
11
3.55%
Irish
3
0.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.65%
Total population: 310

Housing

Other social rented
52
41.27%
Owns outright
29
23.02%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.29%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Mendip Hills

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Mendip Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£541,250
Flats10£190,000
Semi-Detached39£335,000
Terraced21£265,000

10 years price trend in Mendip Hills

Schools

In the BA3 5SS postcode area, located within Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryKilmersdon Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.