Charlton Road is in Shepton Mallet and in Somerset district. BA4 5PH 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 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA4 5PD, BA4 5PN, BA4 5PQ, BA4 5NJ, BA4 5QU, BA4 5PT, BA4 5QJ, BA4 5PW, BA4 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA4 5PH 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 Charlton Road 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.
Charlton Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Mayfair House, 39 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-08-23 | £152,275 |
| Flat 1 Mayfair House, 39 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-10-26 | £104,084 |
| Flat 3 Mayfair House, 39 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2021-09-30 | £140,683 |
| Flat 5 Mayfair House, 39 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2020-03-02 | £158,333 |
| 29 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £471,506 | 2016-06-28 | £583,243 |
BA4 5PH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Paul Street , BA4 5LA | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Waterloo Road , BA4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlish Infant School Bowlish , BA4 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Chelynch Park , BA4 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School Long Street , Croscombe BA5 3QL | 3out of 4 | 3,934 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 | 451 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 | 3,944 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 | 192 yd | |
| Kilver Court Cafe | Kilver Court | 390 yd | |
| First Kick coffee at Kilver Court Ca | Kilver Court | 390 yd | |
| Dobbies Garden World | Dobbies Garden Centre, Mendip Avenue | 634 yd | |
| Collett Park Cafe | Collett Park, Park Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlton Inn | 29 Charlton Road | 80 yd | |
| The Thatched Cottage Inn | 63-67 Charlton Road | 411 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Garston Street | 768 yd | |
| Rosemary | 19 High Street | 976 yd | |
| Pillars 501 | Unit 1, 3 Market Place | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet Kebab House | 45 High Street | 980 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 14 High Street | 1,006 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8 High Street | 1,008 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 6 Commercial Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Shepton | Co Operative, Whitstone Road | 192 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 | 320 yd |
| Whitstone School Charlton Road | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Collett Park Recreation Ground COLLETT PARK COLLETT PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Shepton Mallet Tennis Club (Closed) Charlton Road | tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Charlton House) CHARLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| St Pauls Junior School PAUL STREET | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Revolution Health And Fitness (Closed) THE AMULET THE AMULET MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 198.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 198.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.