Barrow Lane Pilton, Somerset
14 addresses across 3 postcodes (BA4), about 200 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 25002050.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £830,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, D: 1, E: 3, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 8.5 km (5.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grove House Surgery, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £830,000 | £830,000 | £830,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £339,000 | £328,000 | £350,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £755,000 | £755,000 | £755,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | BARROW COTTAGE BA4 4BH | Detached | £830,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2013 | YEOMANS ACRE BA4 4BH | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2012 | THE END HOUSE BA4 4BH | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2012 | LANSON BA4 4BH | Detached | £328,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2010 | CEDAR COTTAGE BA4 4BH | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2009 | THE COPSE BA4 4BH | Detached | £755,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | YEOMANS ACRE BA4 4BH | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2004 | THE COPSE BA4 4BH | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | THE COPSE BA4 4BH | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 25 Nov 1999 | CEDAR COTTAGE BA4 4BH | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 14 Aug 1997 | THE COPSE BA4 4BH | Detached | £240,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 148 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (3); before 1900 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Somerset in 2026-27: Band D £2,561 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,707 | £1,992 | £2,276 | £2,561 | £3,130 | £3,699 | £4,268 | £5,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (20% of about 1,040 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Pilton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 50 m and 78 m above sea level (59 m on average); the ground rises about 28 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA4 4BH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BA4 4BJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BA4 4DU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Bruton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Top Street Pilton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Wells | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 25.8 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Grove House Surgery | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | High Street Dental Practice - Shepton Mallett | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Shepton Mallet Community Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Shepton Mallet Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Athelstan's Meadow Play Area 490 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pilton Community Allotments 2,710 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Grey Gables, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m east. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grey Gables | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m east |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m west |
| Former Tithe Barn in Farmyard at Cumhill Farm | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m south-west |
| Tithe barn | Scheduled monument | 390 m south-west |
| The Manor House and Attached Wall to Rear | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stoodly Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Wood Road | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Pilton Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Perridge Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Westholme Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| King's Hill Gully | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 14 |
3 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Somerset: see them on the Somerset page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Playgroup BA4 4DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2009 |
| The New Room Coffee Shop BA4 4DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Pilton Community Fridge BA4 4DU | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2022 |
| The Pilton Stage BA4 4BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| The Crown Inn BA4 4EA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barrow Stile (3); On or near John Beales Hill (3); On or near Bread Street (2); On or near Top Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BA4 4BH: 9 addresses
- BA4 4BJ: 3 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- BA4 4DU: 2 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barrow Stile · Ford Lane · Bakery Lane · Barrow Stile · John Beales Hill · Barrow Stile · Bread Street · Weir Lane · Lower Street · Shop Lane · Conduit Square · Top Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.