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High Littleton

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About

High Littleton ward is a rural area situated on the Mendip Hills plateau southwest of Bath. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, woodland, and scattered settlements. The ward encompasses the villages of High Littleton and Hallatrow, along with several smaller hamlets and isolated farms. Historically, its economy was linked to coal mining and stone quarrying, remnants of which can still be seen in the local topography and some older buildings.

The area is defined by its elevated position, offering extensive views across the Chew Valley. A notable local landmark is the Church of St Mary Magdalene in High Littleton, with its distinctive tower. The community maintains a quiet, agricultural character, with narrow lanes connecting the various settlements. Public footpaths and bridleways crisscross the farmland, providing access to the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average High Littleton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in High Littleton is £55,261 per year. There are 2 schools in High Littleton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). High Littleton is home to around 3,091 people, with a population density of about 367.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

High Littleton Population
3,091
Population density
367.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.21(-54%)
Other theft
4.85(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.53(-70%)
Public order
3.56(-46%)
Shoplifting
2.59(-61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,969
96.05%
Other White
50
1.62%
White and Black African (mixed)
14
0.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.36%
Total population: 3,091

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
867
34.19%
Level 3 (A level)
446
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
405
15.97%
No qualifications
393
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
213
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 2,536

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
590
47.73%
Owns with a mortgage
443
35.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
77
6.23%
Other social rented
65
5.26%
Social rents from council
33
2.67%
Total households: 1,236

Property prices in High Littleton

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in High Littleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £857,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for High Littleton 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 High Littleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£550,000
Semi-Detached14£345,000
Terraced6£260,000

10 years median price trend in High Littleton

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

All postcodes in High Littleton

BS396EX

Green Lane

BS396XX

Greyfield Road

BS396JH

New Road

BS396TP

Rush Hill

BS396HN

Langfords Lane

BS396JZ

Rotcombe Vale

BS396TG

Bristol Road

BS396YW

Wells Road

BS396HR

Southover Road

BS396HT

High Street

BS396ER

White Cross

BS396HU

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.