The Batch Stoke St Michael, Somerset
6 addresses across 3 postcodes (BA3), about 220 m long. USRN 25008239.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £430,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- 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 D; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 25% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 12.1 km (7.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 204 to 216 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakhill Surgery, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £243,500 | £243,500 | £243,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £239,950 | £239,950 | £239,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £209,950 | £209,950 | £209,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £102,500 | £102,500 | £102,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £46,500 | £46,500 | £46,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | WHITE HOUSE BA3 5TJ | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2021 | EDGEHILL BA3 5TJ | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2019 | CHIMNEYS BA3 5TJ | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2015 | EDGEHILL BA3 5TJ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2010 | CHIMNEYS BA3 5TJ | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2005 | WINDERLING BA3 5TJ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2004 | WHITE HOUSE BA3 5TJ | Detached | £243,500 | |
| 5 Dec 2002 | WINDERLING BA3 5TJ | Detached | £239,950 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | WINDERLING BA3 5TJ | Detached | £209,950 | |
| 16 Jul 1999 | WHITE HOUSE BA3 5TJ | Detached | £102,500 | |
| 17 Jan 1997 | WINDERLING BA3 5TJ | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 7 Oct 1996 | THE BATCH BA3 5TJ | Detached | £46,500 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 131 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (1); 1976-1982 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 D (24% of about 550 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.
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 6 addresses are between 204 m and 216 m above sea level (210 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA3 5GA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA3 5JX | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| BA3 5TJ | 100% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bruton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Frome 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bridge House Stoke St Michael | 230 m |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 24.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oakhill Surgery | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Coleford Pharmacy | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Dept. | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Shepton Mallet Community Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Shepton Mallet Police Station | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Radstock Co-op - Coleford Cashzone | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,820 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m north. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m north |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north |
| Brownes' Hole | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Earthworks S of Tadhill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Medieval and post-medieval coal mining remains in Harridge Wood and Edford Wood South | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holland's Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Cook's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Combe Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Stoke Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Beacon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke St Michael Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke St Michael War Memorial Hall BA3 5JJ | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mendip Road (3); On or near Long Cross Bottom (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 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) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- BA3 5TJ: 4 addresses
- BA3 5GA: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- BA3 5JX: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mendip Road · Church Street · Stoke Hill · The Mead · Primary Close · Mead Close · Tower Close · Millennium Close
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.