BA13 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the BA13 postcode district in Somerset. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£280,768

Somerset · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
479

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
2

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about BA13

The average home across Somerset is worth about £280,768 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 3.0% over the last year.

Of 116 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in BA13, band D is the most common, and 75% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 479 crimes around the centre of BA13 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (198).

There are 2 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of BA13 in Somerset, including Bitham Brook Primary School.

The district covers the Devizes Rural West, Ethandune, Frome East, Melksham Without West & Rural ward areas.

Energy ratings in BA13
A
0 · 0%
B
1 · 0.9%
C
28 · 24.1%
D
46 · 39.7%
E
30 · 25.9%
F
7 · 6%
G
4 · 3.4%

Sample of 116 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in BA13, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£280,768
Detached
£458,327
Semi-detached
£288,368
Terraced
£232,430
Flat
£135,286

Prices changed +3.0% over the last year in Somerset.

Recorded crime in BA13
Violence and sexual offences198
Anti-social behaviour116
Criminal damage and arson56
Public order33
Shoplifting16
Other theft14
Vehicle crime11
Burglary11
Drugs8

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near BA13

Primary

  • Bitham Brook Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi
  • Westbury Infant SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Westbury Church of England Junior SchoolRequires improvement · 0.6 mi
  • Westbury Leigh CofE Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 1.1 mi
  • Dilton Marsh CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 mi

Secondary

  • Matravers SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
  • Compass Community School Athelstan ParkNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • On Track Education Centre WestburyNot rated · 1.5 mi
  • Fairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust)Not rated · 1.5 mi
  • The Eaves Learning CentreNot rated · 1.9 mi
Wards covered by BA13

Devizes Rural West · Ethandune · Frome East · Melksham Without West & Rural · Southwick · Warminster North & Rural · Westbury East · Westbury North · Westbury West

Common questions about BA13

What is the average house price in BA13?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Somerset at £280,768 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in BA13?

Detached £458,327, semi-detached £288,368, terraced £232,430, flats £135,286, based on the UK House Price Index for Somerset.

Is BA13 a safe area?

Police recorded 479 crimes near the centre of BA13 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 198 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in BA13 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 116 certificates from BA13, with 75% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near BA13?

2 schools within a mile of the BA13 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Matravers School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this BA13 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.