Great Barton is in Shepton Mallet and in Somerset district. BA4 5NB is located in the Shepton Mallet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Barton, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA4 5NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 40.7% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 41.5% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 4% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 51.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36.8% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 8.9% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 12.4% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 18.8% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 29.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 91.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 91.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Barton was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% higher than the Mendip Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Barton has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mendip Hills and the 758th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Great Barton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2021-09-03 | £298,497 |
| 15 Great Barton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2021-09-03 | £323,108 |
| 15 Great Barton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1996-11-22 | £357,292 |
BA4 5NB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Waterloo Road , BA4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Paul Street , BA4 5LA | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlish Infant School Bowlish , BA4 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Chelynch Park , BA4 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School Long Street , Croscombe BA5 3QL | 3out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstone Charlton Road , BA4 5PF | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mendip School Edmund Rack Road , Prestleigh BA4 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilver Court Cafe | Kilver Court | 33 yd | |
| First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca | Kilver Court | 33 yd | |
| Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips | Whitstone Road | 581 yd | |
| The Cheeky Bean | 12-12A Market Place | 817 yd | |
| Drovers | 6 Town Street | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlton Inn | 29 Charlton Road | 382 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Garston Street | 534 yd | |
| The Thatched Cottage Inn | 63-67 Charlton Road | 741 yd | |
| Pillars 501 | Unit 1, 3 Market Place | 827 yd | |
| Rosemary | 19 High Street | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 8 High Street | 862 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 14 High Street | 869 yd | |
| Shepton Mallet Kebab House | 45 High Street | 895 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 6 Commercial Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Shepton | Co Operative, Whitstone Road | 581 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Townsend | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre 11-13 11-13 CHARLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 346 yd |
| Whitstone School Charlton Road | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Shepton Mallet Tennis Club (Closed) Charlton Road | tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Collett Park Recreation Ground COLLETT PARK COLLETT PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Revolution Health And Fitness (Closed) THE AMULET THE AMULET MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| St Pauls Junior School PAUL STREET | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Charlton House) CHARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.