Upper Pitching Chilcompton, Somerset
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA3), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25004118.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £200,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 3).
- 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 B; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Frome, about 14.3 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.7 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 133 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Somer Valley Medical Group, about 2.9 km away.
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £71,000 | £71,000 | £71,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £221,000 | £221,000 | £221,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £221,000 | £221,000 | £221,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £79,950 | £79,950 | £79,950 |
| 1998 | 2 | £73,475 | £66,950 | £80,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| 1996 | 2 | £64,625 | £58,250 | £71,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2020 | 2A BA3 4HS | Other | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Nov 2014 | 10 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2011 | 9 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £71,000 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 14 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £226,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2007 | 3 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £221,000 | |
| 9 May 2005 | 16 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £221,000 | |
| 17 Nov 1999 | 10 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £79,950 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 8 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £66,950 | |
| 22 Jun 1998 | 6 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 17 Jan 1997 | 14 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 6 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £71,000 | |
| 18 Oct 1996 | 14 BA3 4HS | Semi-detached | £58,250 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
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 (20% of about 930 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 17 addresses are between 128 m and 133 m above sea level (131 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA3 4HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA3 4HS | 93% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Frome 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.3 km |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 11 within 800 m; nearest Woodview Chilcompton | 60 m |
| Car parks | HF Veale & Sons Ltd. - Depot Parking | 1.2 km |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 19.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Somer Valley Medical Group | 2.9 km |
| Pharmacies | Midsomer Pharmacy | 2.7 km |
| NHS dentists | The Dental Centre | 2.3 km |
| Hospital | Paulton Hospital | 3.4 km |
| Police station | Radstock Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 4.1 km |
| Cash machines | Radstock Co-op - Westfield, Radstock Cashzone | 2.6 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 9,670 m² | 1.7 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 490 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,700 m² | 480 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 610 m² | 1.5 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m north-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north-west |
| Ston Easton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Folly Hill | Hill | 1.2 km north |
| Redfield Wood | Wood | 1.3 km north |
| Jack's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km north |
| Folly Wood | Wood | 1.8 km north |
| Loocombe Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km south-east |
| Crock's Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vigor & St John Church School Church of England | Primary | 0–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norton Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longvernal Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Cow Cafe BA3 4HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2024 |
| The Learning Tree Chilcompton BA3 4HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodview (8); On or near Upper Pitching (2); On or near Somer Lea (2); On or near The Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Church Lane · The Pitching · Woodview · Somer Lea · Church Lane · The 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.