Bath Road Somerset
20 addresses across 5 postcodes (BA5), about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 25008081.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £418,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1, E: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 58% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 16 km (10 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Binegar Green, is about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 217 to 241 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakhill Surgery, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £418,000 | £418,000 | £418,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £348,000 | £348,000 | £348,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £180,500 | £180,500 | £180,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2022 | FAIR VIEW BA5 3EG | Detached | £418,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | WORTH COTTAGE BA5 3EG | Detached | £348,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2000 | WORTH COTTAGE BA5 3EG | Detached | £180,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (3); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 C (25% of about 1,060 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- MILE POST ON B3139 AT NGR ST 5996 4900, grade II
- MILEPOST ON ROADSIDE AT NGR ST 5868 4810, grade II
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 13 July 2026 to 11 December 2026: Somerset Council, Works for road purposes, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 26 November 2026 to 30 November 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West), New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway, verge (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026 to 18 September 2026: VSNL TELECOMMUNICATIONS (UK) LTD, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway, verge (standard works)
- 9 September 2026 to 11 September 2026: BRISTOL WATERWORKS COMPANY, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 18 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: BRISTOL WATERWORKS COMPANY, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA5 3EG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| BA5 3EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BA5 3EH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BA5 3EF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BA5 3FF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 217 m and 241 m above sea level (229 m on average); the ground rises about 24 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA5 3EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA5 3EG | 86% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| BA5 3EH | 58% | 58% | 58% | 42% |
| BA5 3EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA5 3FF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 16 km (10 miles) |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitnell Corner Crossroads Binegar | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Wells | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 18.7 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oakhill Surgery | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Town Street Dental Practice | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Shepton Mallet Community Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Shepton Mallet Police Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Binegar Green 1,200 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,200 m² | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 300m north east of Whitnell Corner, a scheduled monument, 260 m south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 300m north east of Whitnell Corner | Scheduled monument | 260 m south-west |
| Pair of bowl barrows 350m NNE of Whitnell Corner | Scheduled monument | 280 m south-west |
| Bowl barrow 430m north of Whitnell Corner | Scheduled monument | 280 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Nine Acre Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Binegar Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Emborough Grove | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Red Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Clarke's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 20 |
16 of the street's 20 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
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (avon-and-somerset).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 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) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West): New service connection, 26 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BA5 3EG: 11 addresses
- BA5 3EQ: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- BA5 3EH: 3 addresses of 58 in the postcode
- BA5 3EF: 1 address
- BA5 3FF: 1 address
Nearby streets
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.