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BA4 6TF

Mendip South

Somerset

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Overview

Postcode BA4 6TF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Mendip South ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton is £59,903 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary, about 3.1 miles away.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton is £59,903 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA4 6TF.

Flood risk

No risk

Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton near BA4 6TF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
39 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.27(+18%)
Other theft
16.44(+192%)
Public order
13.7(+109%)
Drugs
11.87(+518%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.05(-33%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
94.32%
Chinese
5
2.84%
Other White
4
2.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.57%
Total population: 176

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
38.46%
Level 3 (A level)
27
18.88%
No qualifications
20
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 143

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
45.95%
Owns with a mortgage
21
28.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
14.86%
Other forms of private rent
4
5.41%
Social rents from council
2
2.7%
Total households: 74

Property prices in Mendip South

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £620K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Mendip South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mendip South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£572,500£348
Semi-Detached20£327,500£323
Terraced19£270,000£316

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mendip South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369,500£227,500£195,550
2017£412,995£103,000£240,000£210,000
2018£445,000£100,000£240,000£265,000
2019£429,250£74,000£236,500£227,500
2020£485,000£120,000£247,500£270,000
2021£539,500£104,500£297,500£247,475
2022£620,000£114,750£327,500£278,500
2023£660,000£117,500£361,500£289,950
2024£597,500£122,500£276,000£243,000
2025£560,000£300,000£325,000
2026£570,000£305,000£268,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mendip South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£243£252
2017£266£223£249£233
2018£280£198£230£224
2019£302£191£236£219
2020£300£267£275£273
2021£326£194£280£256
2022£370£281£321£284
2023£378£204£321£314
2024£361£249£317£347
2025£348£323£315
2026£351£292£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mendip South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mendip South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA4 6TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA4 6TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025School House, Pylle Lane, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6SZDetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the BA4 6TF postcode area, located within Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,626
Band B£1,897
Band C£2,168
Band D£2,439
Band E£2,981
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,877

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA4 6TF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Reed

Mendip South - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Anna Sabine

Frome and East Somerset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyFrome and East SomersetE14001241
WardMendip SouthE05014372
ParishPylleE04008579
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pilton, Butleigh & AlhamptonE02006059
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mendip 013BE01029059
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA4 6TF

Is BA4 6TF (Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton) safe?

The area around BA4 6TF records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near BA4 6TF?

The median sale price around BA4 6TF in Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton is £425,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BA4 6TF?

BA4 6TF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA4 6TF (Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Frome and East Somerset covering BA4 6TF is Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Reed (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.