Charlton Road is in Shepton Mallet and in Somerset district. BA4 5NZ 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 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA4 5PJ, BA4 5FA, BA4 5PA, BA4 5PL, BA4 5AR, BA4 5PB, BA4 5NY, BA4 5QL, BA4 5PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA4 5NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.4% | 36.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 46.7% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 46.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around BA4 5NZ this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 29.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 10.6% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 27% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 88% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 88% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlton Road was 130.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% higher than the Shepton Mallet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charlton Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shepton Mallet and the 321st highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £559,700 | 2023-02-16 | £567,020 |
| 26 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2020-02-05 | £802,375 |
| 18 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £423,000 | 2016-07-20 | £589,673 |
| 20 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2012-07-03 | £367,581 |
| 24 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2010-05-21 | £536,503 |
BA4 5NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Paul Street , BA4 5LA | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Waterloo Road , BA4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlish Infant School Bowlish , BA4 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Chelynch Park , BA4 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School Long Street , Croscombe BA5 3QL | 3out of 4 | 3,502 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 | 32 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 | 4,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstones Traditional Fish & Chips | Whitstone Road | 431 yd | |
| Kilver Court Cafe | Kilver Court | 437 yd | |
| First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca | Kilver Court | 437 yd | |
| Collett Park Cafe | Collett Park, Park Road | 473 yd | |
| The Hive | 41 High Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlton Inn | 29 Charlton Road | 354 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Garston Street | 416 yd | |
| Rosemary | 19 High Street | 547 yd | |
| Pillars 501 | Unit 1, 3 Market Place | 583 yd | |
| The Shrubbery Hotel | 17 Commercial Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet Kebab House | 45 High Street | 546 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 14 High Street | 578 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8 High Street | 582 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 6 Commercial Road | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Shepton | Co Operative, Whitstone Road | 431 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Townsend | 711 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Townsend Shopping Park, Townsend | 821 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 | 140 yd |
| Whitstone School Charlton Road | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Shepton Mallet Tennis Club (Closed) Charlton Road | tennis courts | 288 yd |
| Collett Park Recreation Ground COLLETT PARK COLLETT PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| St Pauls Junior School PAUL STREET | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Revolution Health And Fitness (Closed) THE AMULET THE AMULET MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Shepton Mallet Lido ANGLO TRADING ESTATE | swimming pool | 999 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.