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BA4

SHEPTON MALLET

Somerset, South West, England

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BA4 covers SHEPTON MALLET in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £388,413
1yr change ▼ 1.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£388,413

▼ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

35% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

220 Mbps

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.

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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

£361K £379K £398K £416K £434K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

67

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.

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220.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

74%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about BA4 SHEPTON MALLET

What is the average house price in BA4 SHEPTON MALLET?
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 SHEPTON MALLET 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 is the population of BA4 SHEPTON MALLET?
The population of BA4 (SHEPTON MALLET) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BA4 SHEPTON MALLET?
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.

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