Postcode BA4 5EW 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 high crime levels, with around 91.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip is £49,800 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 6.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Collett Park.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 91.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.2% 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 of residents in Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip is £49,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA4 5EW.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip near BA4 5EW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Shepton Mallet area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £1,235,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £156,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £230,000 |
10 years price trend in Shepton Mallet
In the BA4 5EW postcode area, located within Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 30 High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AN | |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5SB | |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Townsend Shopping Park, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5EG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.