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Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford

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About

The Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford area lies on the eastern edge of the Somerset Levels, characterised by flat, open farmland intersected by drainage ditches and the slow-moving River Yeo. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with large arable fields and pasture for dairy herds defining the scenery. The historic Fosse Way Roman road runs directly through this area, connecting the settlements and shaping the local road network for centuries.

Ilchester is a small market town with a long history as a former Roman settlement, its medieval layout still evident. Sparkford is notably home to the Haynes Motor Museum, a major collection of historic vehicles. The villages, including Mudford, are compact and centred around farming, with local commerce serving the rural community. The area maintains a quiet, working character distinct from the more touristic centres of Somerset.

Area overview

On average Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford is £61,090 per year. There are 2 schools in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford is home to around 6,923 people, with a population density of about 96.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford Population
6,923
Population density
96.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.67(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.93(-54%)
Other theft
6.21(+10%)
Public order
5.92(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,492
93.77%
Other White
202
2.92%
Caribbean
35
0.51%
Irish
34
0.49%
Other
30
0.43%
Total population: 6,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,937
33.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,228
21.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
852
14.89%
No qualifications
658
11.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
508
8.88%
Total 16+ residents: 5,721

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,018
40.53%
Owns with a mortgage
676
26.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
310
12.34%
Other social rented
234
9.32%
Other forms of private rent
206
8.2%
Total households: 2,512

Property prices in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford

Median price£257,500
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £420K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 (about £282 per square foot) in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£580,000£308
Semi-Detached17£249,999£276
Terraced30£233,000£275
Flats10£118,000£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£92,000£177,500£160,000
2017£427,500£98,500£204,250£175,000
2018£385,000£88,250£271,000£182,500
2019£430,000£91,000£230,000£227,500
2020£472,500£95,000£262,500£200,000
2021£450,000£129,000£260,000£250,000
2022£425,000£131,500£275,625£220,000
2023£527,500£95,000£279,950£226,000
2024£510,000£147,500£234,750£200,000
2025£555,000£126,000£275,000£215,000
2026£402,500£125,000£297,000£243,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£135£175£193
2017£249£140£203£221
2018£272£128£211£216
2019£251£135£210£245
2020£279£134£226£240
2021£289£197£281£250
2022£321£194£307£300
2023£335£157£310£273
2024£333£212£253£263
2025£308£162£288£262
2026£320£201£277£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford

Is Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford safe?

Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford?

The median sale price in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford is £257,500 (about £282 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford?

Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford?

Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford sits around rank 17,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford?

The average household income in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford is around £61,090 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford

BA227HY

Sparkford Hill Lane

BA228GZ

Hawthorn Drive

BA228ZF

Birch Lane

BA227JR

Castle Cary

BA228ND

Abbotts Road

BA227JF

Wyvern Fields

BA228HH

Castle Cary

BA227NU

Laurel Lane

BA227JY

Green Close

BA227JE

Wolfester Terrace

BA228BH

Castle Cary

BA227QY

Howell Hill

BA227QD

Frog Lane

BA227NP

Green Lane

BA228JD

Castle Cary

BA228BP

Townsend

BA228DH

Rimpton Road

BA227NQ

High Street

BA228LA

Costello Hill

BA227JQ

High Street

BA227RG

Downhead

BA228NU

Friars Close

BA228JR

Taranto Hill

BA227QG

South Street

BA215TQ

Hill View

BA228AG

Daisyfield

BA227AT

Cherry Pie Lane

BA227NL

Cleaveside Close

BA227PS

Rectory Farm Close

BA228LJ

Church Street

BA228WE

The Green

BA215TG

Main Street

BA215TH

Hill View

BA228GS

Alder Close

BA228ER

Limington Road

BA215TF

Main Street

BA228BY

Fiddle Lane

BA228EU

Weir Lane

BA228EE

Draycott Farm Cottage

BA228AB

High Street

BA228NY

Priory Road

BA228HF

Courtry Cottages

BA228NZ

The Mead

BA228AE

Church Lane

BA228RS

Castle Cary

BA228FT

Fosse Way

BA228NX

Pill Bridge Lane

BA228LU

Kingshams

BA227QQ

Southmead

BA215SN

Mudford Hill

BA228NR

Priory Close

BA228LY

Free Street

BA228DB

Camel Street

BA228DP

Rimpton Road

BA228DW

Garston Lane

BA215TD

Primrose Lane

BA228WD

Blackthorne Close

BA228AS

Home Farm Lane

BA227JZ

Church Road

DT94FG

Great Pit Lane

BA227JL

The Avenue

BA228AT

Marston Road

BA215SP

East Lanes

BA228WQ

Martock

BA228EY

Bineham Lane

BA227NR

Cleaveside Close

BA228DT

Camel Street

BA227QN

Castle Cary

BA228LN

Church Street

BA227JW

Twines Close

BA228HB

Heathcote Road

BA228BE

Castle Cary

BA227QF

Back Street

BA227NN

Englands Lane

BA227NB

Bindwell Lane

BA228EL

Duck Lane

BA228HD

Costello Hill

BA228NS

Bishops Walk

BA228NE

Great Orchard

BA227RB

Castle Cary

BA227BT

Bennett Close

BA228HT

Atlantic Way

BA228JJ

Eagle Gardens

BA228AD

High Street

BA228JX

Illustrious Crescent

BA228QP

Ivel Gardens

BA228LZ

Back Lane

BA215TW

Sock Lane

BA228BN

Little Marston Road

BA228GU

Martock

BA228WJ

Channel Dash Place

BA227PD

Eyewell Cottages

BA215BH

Hales Meadow

BA228DD

Camel Street

BA228EZ

Bineham Lane

BA228EJ

Mill Lane

BA227FP

Long Hazel Mead

BA215TA

Hales Meadow

BA227LL

Sparkford Road

BA227LE

Babcary Road