BA4 Postcode District
BA4 is the Postcode District for Shepton Mallet in Somerset
The BA4 postcode district is located in the BA Bath postal area, BA4 has a population of 18,468 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 62.13 square miles (160.92 square kilometres or 39,764.21 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the BA4 postcode district is Shepton Mallet, located in the county of Somerset in England. Other significant settlements in this district include Bodden, Cannards Grave, Chelynch, Chesterblade, Cranmore, Dean, Doulting, Downhead, Downside, East Compton, East Cranmore, Ham, North Wootton, Pilton, Prestleigh, Tansey, Wanstrow, Waterlip, West Compton, West Cranmore, and Windsor Hill. The most significant post town in this district is also Shepton Mallet.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BA4 4, covers Shepton Mallet and Pilton in Somerset.
The sector BA4 5, covers Shepton Mallet in Somerset.
The sector BA4 6, covers Evercreech and Batcombe and Ditcheat in Somerset.
The sector BA4 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is SHEPTON MALLET.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Somerset area with a total of 833 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bruton | 4.50 | SE |
| Castle Cary | 4.93 | S |
| Wells | 6.32 | WNW |
| Glastonbury | 8.52 | W |
| Wincanton | 8.72 | SE |
| Midsomer Norton | 8.80 | NNE |
| Radstock | 9.64 | NNE |
| Street | 9.71 | WSW |
| Frome | 10.00 | ENE |
| Somerton | 11.75 | SW |
| Mere | 12.10 | ESE |
| Gillingham | 13.74 | SE |
| Sherborne | 14.70 | S |
| Warminster | 15.16 | ENE |
| Stalbridge | 15.28 | SSE |
| Axbridge | 15.48 | NW |
| Langport | 15.77 | WSW |
| Yeovil | 15.95 | SSW |
| Westbury | 16.28 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 812
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPTON MALLET | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 5 | 265 |
| Evercreech | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 71 |
| SHEPTON MALLET | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 70 |
| Pilton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 51 |
| Ditcheat | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 28 |
| Wanstrow | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 21 |
| Batcombe | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 21 |
| North Wootton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 21 |
| Doulting | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 17 |
| East Pennard | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 14 |
| Pylle | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 13 |
| Bowlish | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 5 | 13 |
| Batcombe | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 12 |
| West Cranmore | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 10 |
| Upton Noble | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 9 |
| Downside | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 8 |
| Stoney Stratton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 8 |
| Bowlish | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 5 | 8 |
| East Pennard | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 7 |
| Doulting | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 7 |
| Cannards Grave | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 6 |
| Lamyatt | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 6 |
| Evercreech | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 6 |
| Prestleigh | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 6 |
| Wraxall | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 5 |
| East Cranmore | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 5 |
| Westcombe | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 5 |
| Wanstrow | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 5 |
| West Cranmore | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 5 |
| Darshill | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 5 | 5 |
| Cranmore | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 4 |
| North Wootton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 4 |
| Hornblotton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 4 |
| Alhampton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 4 |
| Milton Clevedon | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 4 |
| East Cranmore | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 3 |
| Dean | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 3 |
| Sutton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 3 |
| SHEPTON MALLET | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 3 |
| SHEPTON MALLET | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 5 | 3 |
| Downhead | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 3 |
| Pylle | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 3 |
| Chesterblade | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 2 |
| Alhampton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 2 |
| East Compton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 2 |
| Ditcheat | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 2 |
| West Compton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 2 |
| Bodden | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 2 |
| Upton Noble | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 2 |
| Pilton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 2 |
| Ham | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 2 |
| West Cranmore | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 2 |
| Windsor Hill | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 2 |
| Chesterblade | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 2 |
| Lower Wraxall | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 1 |
| Wraxall | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 1 |
| SHEPTON MALLET | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 1 |
| SHEPTON MALLET | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| SHEPTON MALLET | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 1 |
| Hornblotton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 1 |
| Downside | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| Cannards Grave | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| Lamyatt | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 6 | 1 |
| West Compton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| Chelynch | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| Chelynch | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| Pilton | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| Downside | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| Windsor Hill | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| SHEPTON MALLET | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 5 | 1 |
| Dean | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| Tansey | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
| Waterlip | SHEPTON MALLET | BA4 4 | 1 |
Street list for BA4
EVERCREECH JUNCTION
EVERCREECH, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 25008007
LOWER RIDGEWAY FARM LANE
EAST COMPTON, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 25086567
MANOR FARM LANE
MILTON CLEVEDON, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 25002611
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| PYLLE ROAD | 154 |
| STATION ROAD | 108 |
| HIGH STREET | 100 |
| GREAT OSTRY | 71 |
| FOSSE LANE A361 | 55 |
| FOSSE LANE A361 | 55 |
| VICTORIA LANE | 51 |
| CORNWALL ROAD | 48 |
| DRAYCOTT ROAD | 45 |
| LOWER WESTHOLME ROAD | 45 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1493 |
| Other theft | 298 |
| Public order | 294 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 210 |
| Shoplifting | 180 |
| Burglary | 124 |
| Vehicle crime | 111 |
| Drugs | 99 |
| Other crime | 79 |
| Robbery | 31 |
| Possession of weapons | 28 |
| Theft from the person | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | SHEPTON MALLET | 41 | BA4 5LD | View map | |
| TOWN STREET | SHEPTON MALLET | 26 | BA4 5BG | View map | |
| TOWNSEND | SHEPTON MALLET | 15 | BA4 5EG | View map | |
| COMMERCIAL ROAD | SHEPTON MALLET | 7 | BA4 5BU | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | SHEPTON MALLET | 6 | BA4 5AZ | View map |
Schools in the district
The Mendip School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Edmund Rack Road , Prestleigh , Shepton Mallet
Postcode: BA4 4FZ
Headteacher: Mrs Natalie Hanna (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chelynch Park , Shepton Mallet
Postcode: BA4 4PL
Headteacher: Mrs Pippa Cohen (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Waterloo Road , Shepton Mallet
Postcode: BA4 5HE
Headteacher: Mrs Honoria Thompson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bowlish Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bowlish , Shepton Mallet
Postcode: BA4 5JQ
Headteacher: Miss Rebecca Eldred (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Paul Street , Shepton Mallet
Postcode: BA4 5LA
Headteacher: Mr Chris Partridge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Whitstone
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Charlton Road , Shepton Mallet
Postcode: BA4 5PF
Headteacher: Ms Mariannina Turner (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chapel Street , Upton Noble , Shepton Mallet
Postcode: BA4 6AU
Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Bisset (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Evercreech Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Paradise Crescent , Evercreech , Shepton Mallet
Postcode: BA4 6EH
Headteacher: Mr Graeme Wilson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ditcheat Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ditcheat , Shepton Mallet
Postcode: BA4 6RB
Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Bisset (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Dept. | CORNHILL, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5LU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Town Street Dental Practice | 13 TOWN STREET, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5BE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | High Street Dental Practice - Shepton Mallett | 20 HIGH STREET, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5AN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Medical Practice | CANNARDS GRAVE ROAD, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5RT | GP PRACTICE | Call 01749 334383 |
| 2 | Grove House Surgery | WEST SHEPTON, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5UH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01749 342314 |
| 3 | Evercreech Surgery | PRESTLEIGH ROAD, EVERCREECH, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 6JY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 2 HITCHEN LANE, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5TZ | PHARMACY | Call 01749 346953 |
| 2 | Evercreech Pharmacy | VICTORIA SQUARE, EVERCREECH, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 6JP | PHARMACY | Call 01749 830267 |
| 3 | Shepton Mallet Pharmacy | THE PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE, CANNARDS GRAVE ROAD, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5RT | PHARMACY | Call 01749 346982 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £551,663 | 69 | £588,991 | 63 | £576,140 | 63 | £628,795 | 97 |
| Semi-detached | £279,295 | 69 | £313,613 | 77 | £328,560 | 65 | £313,795 | 64 |
| Terraced | £271,037 | 67 | £250,673 | 69 | £261,091 | 60 | £254,819 | 71 |
| Flats | £167,409 | 22 | £138,647 | 36 | £135,163 | 47 | £145,622 | 39 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 36.40
Average Driving Distance: 26.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 742
M5 J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 37.20
Average Driving Distance: 26.65
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 38.50
Average Driving Distance: 23.60
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 773
M32 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 38.95
Average Driving Distance: 23.45
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 764
M32 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.45
Average Driving Distance: 23.82
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 509
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 40.97
Average Driving Distance: 32.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 43
M4 J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 41.74
Average Driving Distance: 30.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 56
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 43.05
Average Driving Distance: 28.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 357
M5 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 43.84
Average Driving Distance: 29.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 824
M5 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 44.70
Average Driving Distance: 27.07
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 25
M4 J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 45.19
Average Driving Distance: 30.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 8
M32 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 46.57
Average Driving Distance: 30.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 58
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BA4 4 | Shepton Mallet Delivery Office |
| BA4 5 | Shepton Mallet Delivery Office |
| BA4 6 | Shepton Mallet Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | A | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| B | A | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Somerset Railway | Railways | Steam / Heritage Railway | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the BA4 postal code is SHEPTON MALLET followed by Evercreech, and Pilton.
The BA4 Postcode shares a border with BA3 (Midsomer Norton, Westfield, RADSTOCK), BA5 (WELLS, Wookey, Westbury Sub Mendip), BA6 (GLASTONBURY, Baltonsborough, Meare), BA7 (CASTLE CARY, Ansford, Lovington) and BA10 (BRUTON, North Brewham, South Brewham).
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