Postcode BA4 5JG is located in an urban city, within the Shepton Mallet ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Shepton Mallet area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shepton Mallet is £44,800 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 6.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shepton Mallet has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,683 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Shepton Mallet has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shepton Mallet is £44,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA4 5JG.
Shepton Mallet near BA4 5JG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Shepton Mallet area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £1,235,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £159,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £281,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shepton Mallet
In the BA4 5JG postcode area, located within Shepton Mallet, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA4 5JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 30 High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5SB | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.