Shaftgate Avenue, Shepton Mallet
House prices, sold prices and local information for BA4 5YA, BA4 5YQ, BA4 5YE.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Shaftgate Avenue, Shepton Mallet have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £279,333. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £291,700. Average sale prices fell from £303,500 in 2023 to £279,333 in 2026 (-8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 10% below the Shepton Mallet average of £310,370 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 71% semi-detached, 29% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Shaftgate Avenue range from £268,000 to £315,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 42 streets in Shepton Mallet with at least two sales in the last year, Shaftgate Avenue ranks 22nd for average price.
House prices on Shaftgate Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BA4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £291,700 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £297,500 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Shaftgate Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Shaftgate Avenue BA4 5YE | 2 Jul 2026 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 86, Shaftgate Avenue BA4 5YQ | 30 Mar 2026 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Shaftgate Avenue BA4 5YA | 24 Feb 2026 | £268,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Shaftgate Avenue BA4 5YA | 27 Jan 2025 | £310,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Shaftgate Avenue BA4 5YA | 7 Nov 2024 | £298,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Anglo Trading Estate, Shaftgate Avenue BA4 5YA | 21 Oct 2024 | £1,360,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 110, Shaftgate Avenue BA4 5YQ | 30 Nov 2023 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Shaftgate Avenue BA4 5YA | 8 Sep 2023 | £292,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Shaftgate Avenue
Crime
49 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shaftgate Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Shaftgate Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Somerset Frome area Flood alert area
- River Sheppey Flood warning area
- East Somerset Rivers Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Shaftgate Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlish Infant School 114 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery 186 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School 324 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Whitstone 545 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School 42 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Aldhelms Church School 176 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- St Peters Road (W-bound, Wells Road) 2 min walk
- St Peters Road (E-bound, Wells Road) 2 min walk
- Shaftgate Avenue (adj, A371 Commercial Road) 3 min walk
- Shaftgate Avenue (adj, A371 Commercial Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Grove House Surgery
West Shepton, Shepton Mallet · 0.4 mi - Park Medical Practice
Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet · 0.6 mi - Oakhill Surgery
Pondsmead, Shepton Road, Radstock · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shepton Mallet · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Shepton Mallet · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shepton Mallet · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Shepton Mallet Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Town Street Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- High Street Dental Practice - Shepton Mallett · 0.4 mi
- Dental Dept. · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 748 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,723 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 83% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 83% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Somerset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Shaftgate Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.4% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 40.8% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.6% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.1% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.1% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 46% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.3% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.5% | 31.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14% | 14% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.1% | 13.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Somerset.
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