BA3 4GP postcode in Somerset, England
BA3 4GP is a postcode in Somerset, in the Mendip Hills ward. It is in the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency and the Avon and Somerset police force area, and has been in use since June 2001.
Where BA3 4GP is, and what is near it
- BA3 4GP
- Other postcodes in BA3 4: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.2774, longitude -2.5789)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BA3 4GP?
- SomersetCouncil, for all local services Somerset: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BA3 4GP Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Avon and SomersetPolice force area
- Wells and Mendip HillsParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Tessa Munt (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Tessa Munt
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BA3 4GP?
Every home and business at BA3 4GP can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 85% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Somerset: 76%
Somerset: 95%
The line marks the figure across Somerset.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BA3 4GP?
BinDayBuddy does not read Somerset Council's collection days yet.
Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BA3 4GP at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 20 homes and businesses at BA3 4GP. 3 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 6 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Somerset
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BA3 4GP: 9,147 properties in Somerset are at high risk (2.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Somerset
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BA3 4GP is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 14:26 on 22 October 2026.
- River Chew catchmentFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Chew catchment
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 14:26 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BA3 4GP?
Homes in BA3 4 sold for a typical £355,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 95 sales, down 1.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £432,500 50 sales
- Semi-detached £327,498 18 sales
- Terraced £257,000 25 sales
- Flat or maisonette 2 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BA3 district: a typical £311,250 from 430 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BA3 4GP
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in BA3 4GP from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 21 March 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BA3 4GP?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,060 homes in the neighbourhood around BA3 4GP. The largest share of them, 25%, are in council tax band C. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (34%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Somerset for 2026‑27: £2,561. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,707 (band A) to £5,121 (band H); band C, the most common, is £2,276.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 40 (4%) | £1,707 |
| Band B | about 70 (7%) | £1,992 |
| Band C | about 270 (25%) | £2,276 |
| Band D | about 210 (20%) | £2,561 |
| Band E | about 170 (16%) | £3,130 |
| Band F | about 170 (16%) | £3,699 |
| Band G | about 120 (11%) | £4,268 |
| Band H | about 10 (1%) | £5,121 |
When the homes were built
- 34% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- 4% 1919 to 1939
- 8% 1945 to 1964
- 5% 1965 to 1982
- 30% 1983 to 1999
- 11% 2000 to 2009
- 7% 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
Averages for Somerset before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BA3 4GP is in (ONS area E01029056), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BA3 4GP?
The nearest open schools to BA3 4GP, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BA3 4GP?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BA3 4GP is Keynsham Rail Station, 16.7 km away in a straight line.
- Keynsham Rail Station Railway station 16.7 kmDrive
- Parson Street Rail Station Railway station 17.5 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Village Hall, 35 m away.
More stations near BA3 4GP, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BA3 4GP?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BA3 4GP, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Harptree Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01761 221406 5.2 kmDrive
- Elm Hayes Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01761 413155 6.5 kmDrive
- Oakhill Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01749 840233 7.1 kmDrive
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BA3 4GP?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BA3 4GP, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Tesla Motors Charging point · 3 chargers 2.9 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BA3 4GP?
The nearest to the centre of BA3 4GP, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Harptree Dental Surgery Phone 01761 221869 5.2 kmDrive
- Halton House Dental Centre Limited Phone 01761 411166 6.0 kmDrive
- Paulton Dental Care Phone 01761 416057 6.2 kmDrive
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BA3 4GP?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Shepton Mallet Community Hospital 9.7 kmDrive
- Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01749 333600 9.8 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BA3 4GP?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BA3 4GP, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- The Old Rectory Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01761 241620 250 mWalk
- Clare Hall Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2024 · Phone 01761 241626 2.6 kmCycle
- Bendalls Farm Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01761 241014 3.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which vets are near BA3 4GP?
The nearest vets to the centre of BA3 4GP on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Paulton Veterinary Surgery 6.1 kmDrive
- Silva House Veterinary Clinic 6.8 kmDrive
- Axe Valley Vets 9.2 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BA3 4GP in a conservation area?
The centre of BA3 4GP is in 2 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BA3 4GP?
Police.uk records no crimes within a mile of the centre of BA3 4GP in the latest month it has published.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BA3 4GP
- Ward
- Mendip Hills
- Parish
- Chewton Mendip
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 2001
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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