Somerset
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA4), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25003423.
8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2, E: 2, F: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 9.7 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Collett Park, is about 160 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 151 m above sea level. 7 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Park Medical Practice, about 60 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 103 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1930-1949 (6); 1950-1966 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (3).
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 B (47% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- 14/16 Commercial Road, Shepton Mallet: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (510 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 addresses are about 151 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA4 5QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA4 5QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km |
| Bruton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest Park Medical Practice Shepton Mallet | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Wells | 7.6 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Townsend Retail Car Park | 370 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 24.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Park Medical Practice | 60 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Shepton Mallet Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest High Street Dental Practice - Shepton Mallett | 490 m |
| Hospital | Shepton Mallet Community Hospital | 1.2 km |
| Police station | Shepton Mallet Police Station | 350 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Collett Park 7.6 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,780 m² | 480 m |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 8.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m north-west. 176 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former St Michael's Roman Catholic Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-west |
| 8, Market Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m north |
| Market cross in the market place | Scheduled monument | 550 m north |
| Market Cross | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m north |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 580 m north |
| Two bowl barrows on Barren Down, 250m north west of Princes Lodge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km north |
| An area of the Romano-British linear village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Runaway Hill | Hill | 1.0 km west |
| Titwell Wood | Wood | 1.8 km north-west |
| Darshill Wood | Wood | 1.9 km north-west |
| Windsor Hill | Hill | 2.0 km north |
| Beacon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km north-east |
| Chilcote Combe | Valley | 4.6 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 10 |
7 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 400 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitstone | Secondary | 11–16 | 530 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 800 m | No published inspection |
| Bowlish Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collett Park Cafe BA4 5BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2014 |
| Argos Ltd BA4 5EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | Exempt | |
| TESCO BA4 5EG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Shepton Local BA4 5SJ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2021 |
| First Steps Childcare Ltd BA4 5QT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Sports Direct BA4 5EG | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd BA4 5AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Screwfix BA4 5AX | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Field House Somerset Care Ltd BA4 4LU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Greggs BA4 5SB | Manufacturers/packers | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Subway BA4 5SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Shepton Mallet Kebab House BA4 5AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Hive BA4 5AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Denelas BA4 5AQ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Card Factory BA4 5EG | Retailers - other | 420 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (65); On or near Kingsland Road (9); On or near A371 (7); On or near Compton Corner (7); On or near Compton Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Food hygiene ratings Art Bank Cafe (other catering premises, BA4 5AD) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.