Postcode BA4 4JP is located in an urban city, within the Shepton Mallet ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip is £57,578 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 6.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip is £57,578 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA4 4JP.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip near BA4 4JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Shepton Mallet area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £422,500 |
| Flats | 22 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £278,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £231,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shepton Mallet
In the BA4 4JP postcode area, located within Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.