BA4 4AT is a safe, established residential area on Somerville Close, 0.7km from Charlton in Shepton Mallet. Administratively it sits within Shepton Mallet ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BA4 4AT is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA4 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00148024 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERVILLE CLOSE, BA4 4AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERVILLE CLOSE, BA4 4AT.
415
41
£ 44,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA4 4AT spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA4 4AT. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Detached
£ 280,000
3 sales · Mean £ 272,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA4 4AT has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitstone
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Highwayman Inn0.8 km
- The Well Inn0.8 km
- The Charlton Inn0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Middleton House B & B0.9 km
- Priory0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bannatynes0.8 km
- Collett Park Cafe0.9 km
- Dobbies Garden World0.5 km
- First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca0.9 km
- Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips0.4 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- B & M Stores0.3 km
- Sharpham Park Shop0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Shepton0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Cary9.3 km
- Bruton10.1 km
- Glastonbury Bus13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Somerville Close0.0 km
- Somerville Close0.0 km
- Amulet Way0.4 km
- Amulet Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA44AT · Data under Open Government Licence