Postcode BA5 3RQ is located in a rural village, within the Shepton Mallet ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton is £51,900 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 7.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton has a moderate 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.
Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton is £51,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA5 3RQ.
Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton near BA5 3RQ 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 7.4 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 BA5 3RQ postcode area, located within Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA5 3RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Croscombe Village Stores | Long Street, Somerset, BA5 3QH | Walking directions to Croscombe Village Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.