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About

Cheddar ward encompasses the village of Cheddar and its surrounding rural landscape at the foot of the Mendip Hills. The area is defined by the limestone gorge, a steep-sided valley carved by glacial meltwater. This geological feature creates a distinct topography, with cliffs rising sharply from the valley floor. The village itself is a functional centre for the local area, with residential streets and services clustered along the main routes.

The local economy has historical roots in agriculture and tourism, connected to the gorge and its underground caves. A notable site within the ward is a series of show caves where Britain's oldest complete human skeleton was discovered. Farming activity continues on the elevated plateau above the gorge. The landscape includes managed reservoirs and natural springs emerging from the base of the limestone hills.

Area overview

On average Cheddar has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cheddar is £58,348 per year. There are 5 schools in Cheddar: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cheddar is home to around 9,365 people, with a population density of about 200.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cheddar Population
9,365
Population density
200 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.56(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.67(-9%)
Public order
5.34(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-26%)
Other theft
3.95(-30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,832
94.32%
Other White
216
2.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
66
0.7%
Other Asian
49
0.52%
Irish
40
0.43%
Total population: 9,364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,874
36.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,364
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,151
14.74%
No qualifications
1,103
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
710
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 7,811

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,817
44.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,218
29.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
480
11.82%
Other social rented
202
4.97%
Social rents from council
198
4.87%
Total households: 4,062

Property prices in Cheddar

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £334,000 in Cheddar area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cheddar in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheddar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached61£455,000
Flats13£147,500
Semi-Detached33£308,000
Terraced34£255,500

10 years median price trend in Cheddar

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheddar.

All postcodes in Cheddar

BS273NA

Union Street

BS273YD

Upper Draycott Road

BS273YP

Bradley Cross Lane

BS262AE

Horn's Lane

BS262BH

Wall Green

BS262DP

Cheddar Road

BS273AH

Station Road

BS273HR

The Hayes

BS273NY

Froglands Way

BS273RD

The Lawns

BS273EL

Mendip Vale Trading Estate

BS251QE

Bristol Road

BS251QS

Hill Lane

BS262AY

St Johns Court

BS262BU

Old Peoples Bungalows

BS262DG

Mendip Close

BS262EA

Bridgwater Road

BS262HP

Compton Lane

BS273HB

Cathay Lane

BS273LD

Westacre Road

BS273NH

The Croft

BS273RB

Church Street

BS251TJ

Hollow Road

BS251TP

Comrade Avenue

BS262BQ

Old Church Road

BS273AR

Springfield Close

BS273BU

Axbridge Road

BS273DD

Shipham Road

BS273JY

Norville Close

BS273LZ

Braysbridge

BS251TH

Fair Hill

BS251TL

The Drive

BS273BL

Mendip Villas

BS273BT

Hannay Road

BS273GA

Dunstan Way

BS279AG

Station Road

BS251QT

Deerleap

BS251TN

The Square

BS273HU

Tweentown

BS273LE

Silver Street

BS273QE

The Cliffs

BS273ER

Holwell Drive

BS273GL

Elsanta Close

BS273JU

Silver Street

BS251SJ

New Road

BS251TG

Hollow Road

BS273BS

Oaklands

BS273JZ

Walnut Close

BS273UE

Draycott Road

BS262YS

St Mary's Street

BS273EP

Tower Road

BS273NN

Fairlands Way

BS273RF

Church Street

BA53BU

Cliff Road

BS251SL

North Down Lane

BS262WP

St Mary's Street

BS273YF

Cheddar

BS251PS

Bristol Road

BS251RQ

Shipham Hill

BS262AR

The Square

BS262ZS

St Mary's Street

BS273EQ

Drop Court

BS273QH

The Cliffs

BS251TE

Folly Lane

BS273BW

Round Oak Grove

BS273JX

Statham Close

BS273PA

Redcliffe Street

BS273RU

Draycott Road

BS251TS

Kenmeade Close

BS262DB

Orchard Road

BS273EG

Gardeners Close

BS273GD

Pochard End

BS273GN

Chelms End

BS251QF

Pylewell Lane

BS262DT

Walnut Close

BS273FH

Hythe Wood

BS273JF

Tweentown

BS273PX

Cliff Street

BS273RH

Froglands Lane

BS251SW

North Down Close

BS273AS

Comer Road

BS273FB

Cheddar

BS273HZ

Greenhayes

BS273PR

Montrose Villas

BS251SB

Beech Road

BS251UQ

Horseleaze Lane

BS273DG

Centenary Way

BS273ED

Wedmore Road

BS273LQ

Kent Street

BS262FW

Cheddar

BS273DF

Old Station Close

BS273EZ

Wesley Mews

BS273FN

Draycott Road

BS273HJ

Norville Lane

BS273LA

Orchard Way

BS262FH

Moorland Street

BS273PW

Albion Terrace

BS273XW

Blackdown Mead

BS262AX

Woodlands

BS262ES

Strawberry Field

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.