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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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
42
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(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.67(-43%)
Public order
5.78(-12%)
Other theft
5.63(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.47(-47%)
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

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £253,250 in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford 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 Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£515,000
Flats10£142,250
Semi-Detached14£265,750
Terraced29£215,000

10 years median price trend in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford.

All postcodes in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford

BA228ZG

Aspen Grove

BA228EX

The Terrace

BA228LQ

Lyster Gardens

BA228NW

West Street

BA227NL

Cleaveside Close

BA227NR

Cleaveside Close

BA227PR

The Glebe

BA227RG

Downhead

BA228BN

Little Marston Road

BA228DF

Court Gardens

BA227LA

Brains Lane

BA228DA

Camel Street

BA228GS

Alder Close

BA215SL

East Lanes

BA228DQ

Church Walk

BA228ED

Ashington Lane

BA228LJ

Church Street

BA228WE

The Green

BA228WG

Millfield

BA228HF

Courtry Cottages

BA228NL

West Street

BA215TJ

Granary Court

BA228DB

Camel Street

BA228DE

Bridge Cottages

BA228JZ

Eagle Close

BA228AR

Rimpton Hill

BA227FA

Sparkford Road

BA227FD

Roman Way

BA227FL

Barton Court

BA227JW

Twines Close

BA228AU

Pill Bridge Lane

BA228NE

Great Orchard

BA215TG

Main Street

BA228EZ

Bineham Lane

BA227HH

West Camel Farm

BA227LE

Babcary Road

BA228BA

Hinton

BA228EB

Ashington Lane

BA228NS

Bishops Walk

BA228NZ

The Mead

BA227JF

Wyvern Fields

BA227PB

Wales

BA228NY

Priory Road

BA227BT

Bennett Close

BA227NA

Camel Street

BA227NW

Englands Lane

BA227QD

Frog Lane

BA228DW

Garston Lane

BA228JD

Castle Cary

BA227LJ

Camelot Court

BA227NB

Bindwell Lane

BA228BH

Castle Cary

BA215TA

Hales Meadow

BA228BJ

Little Marston Cottages

BA228HH

Castle Cary

BA228JH

Church Street

BA228NF

Great Orchard

BA228QP

Ivel Gardens

BA227QA

Little Marston Road

BA227QP

Keep Street

BA228HD

Costello Hill

BA228JQ

Higher Farm Lane

BA215TP

Deacons Lane

BA227FW

Cherry Blossom Way

BA227HW

Sutton Montis Road

BA227LH

Foster's Lane

BA227NY

Orchard Close

BA228FL

Old Forge Court

BA228JE

Church Street

BA228NH

High Street

BA228NR

Priory Close

BA215TB

Hales Meadow

BA228DT

Camel Street

BA228LA

Costello Hill

BA228NA

Abbotts Road

BA228WF

Briarfield

BA227LL

Sparkford Road

BA228BQ

Castle Cary

BA228JG

Church Street

BA227PD

Eyewell Cottages

BA228EG

Lark Cottages

BA228EL

Duck Lane

BA228ND

Abbotts Road

BA228GU

Martock

BA228ER

Limington Road

BA227HP

Middle Farm Cottage

BA227PL

Gason Lane

BA228AD

High Street

BA228BX

Rimpton Hill

BA228EQ

Church Street

BA228JP

Taranto Hill

BA228LT

Church Street

BA228NG

Northover

BA228RS

Castle Cary

BA227JU

Orchard Close

BA228BD

Camel Street

BA227NZ

Mildmay Drive

BA228AH

Back Lane

BA228HW

Heathcote Road

BA228WD

Blackthorne Close

Data Sources

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