Side-by-side comparison of BA4 Shepton mallet and BA7 Castle cary covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BA7 is the more affordable option at £270,000 median vs £295,000 in BA4. BA7 has lower recorded crime (278 vs 1,670 offences over 13 months). BA7 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BA4 Shepton mallet | BA7 Castle cary |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £295,000 | £270,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,561 | £2,561 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,670 | 278 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 14.8 | 59.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 70.4 | 78.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.