Postcode BA4 5SY 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 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shepton Mallet is £47,872 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 6.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shepton Mallet has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Shepton Mallet has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.6% 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 per household in Shepton Mallet is £47,872 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA4 5SY.
Shepton Mallet near BA4 5SY 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 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 5SY postcode area, located within Shepton Mallet, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA4 5SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Townsend Shopping Park, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5EG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5SB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 30 High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AN | Walking directions to The Co-operative 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: 16/01/2026.