BA4 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BA4 district covers Shepton Mallet, Evercreech, Butleigh. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£350k
England £300k
Recorded crime
60
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.7 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£37,419
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
65%
of homes
Council tax
£2,525
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
24 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in BA4
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£455k
Semi-detached
£300k
Terraced
£245k
Flat
£146k
Primary schools in BA4
- Bowlish Infant School · BA4 5JQ · Remains Good (2022)
- Ditcheat Primary School · BA4 6RB · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 47% in England
- Evercreech Church of England Primary School · BA4 6EH · Good (2021)
- Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery · BA4 5HE · Remains Good (2024)
- St Aldhelms Church School · BA4 4PL · Requires improvement (2021) · Top 49% in England
- St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School · BA4 5LA · Good (2023) · Bottom 20% in England
- Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School · BA4 6AU · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 38% in England
Secondary schools in BA4
- Whitstone · BA4 5PF · Good (2022) · Bottom 35% in England
Fee-paying schools in BA4
- All Hallows School · BA4 4SF · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in BA4
- First Steps Day Nursery · BA4 5QT · Good (Ofsted)
- Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery · BA4 5HE · Good (Ofsted)
- Cranmore & Doulting Preschool · BA4 4QJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Next Steps Childcare Centre · BA4 6QL · Good (Ofsted)
- Pilton Pre-School · BA4 4DH · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- The Bush Nursery · BA4 4HP · Good (Ofsted)
- Willow Nursery and Pre-School · BA4 5PG · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BA4
- Grove House Surgery · BA4 5UH
- Park Medical Practice · BA4 5RT
Neighbourhoods in BA4
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BA4 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet | 35% | £268k | High | 11 min |
| Evercreech & Nunney | 29% | £350k | Very low | 31 min |
| Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton | 21% | £485k | Very low | 35 min |
| Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip | 15% | £292k | Very low | 27 min |
Questions
Where is the BA4 postcode?
BA4 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Shepton Mallet, Evercreech, Butleigh, with 834 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BA4?
The typical home price across BA4's neighbourhoods is £350k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BA4?
7 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a BA4 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.