BA4 — SHEPTON MALLET | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BA4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BA4 is £388,413, broadly in line with the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in BA4 cost 35.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BA4 have fallen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£566,487	192
Semi-detached	£308,415	207
Terraced	£260,641	194
Flat	£143,114	105
All types	£388,413	768

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BA4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BA4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BA4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BA4 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ditcheat Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bowlish Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BA4 are 220.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 76% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

220.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

74%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BA4 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BA4 — SHEPTON MALLET

Area Summary

BA4 (SHEPTON MALLET) offers above-average property prices (£388,413, 35% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (220 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BA4?

The average house price in BA4 (SHEPTON MALLET) is £388,413, based on 768 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 35% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is BA4 a safe area to live?

Crime in BA4 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BA4?

There are 10 schools in or near BA4. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BA4?

Council tax in BA4 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BA4?

The average broadband download speed in BA4 is 220 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 74% of premises, ultrafast to 54%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BA4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BA4 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.