Postcode BA5 3LA is located in an urban city, within the Mendip Hills 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 39.0 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 9.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 BA5 3LA.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip near BA5 3LA 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 9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £377,000 in Mendip Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £188,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mendip Hills
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.