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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 45 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
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

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £249,999 in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached25£580,000£3,292
Flats6£118,000£1,644
Semi-Detached15£235,000£3,035
Terraced27£215,000£2,767

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

BA228EW

Limington Road

BA227NX

Church Path

BA227FB

Hanyton Close

BA228LR

Yeovil Road

BA227NF

High Street

BA227NT

Grace Martin's Lane

BA228NQ

High Street

BA227JG

High Street

BA227PB

Wales

BA228NT

Canons Gate

BA227LD

High Street

BA228BA

Hinton

BA228DG

Church Lane

BA228ZG

Aspen Grove

BA227JJ

High Street

BA228AN

Pitfield Corner

BA215TJ

Granary Court

BA227NJ

High Street

BA228NJ

Almshouse Lane

BA227FF

West Camel Road

BA228AP

Great Pit Lane

BA227LU

Mildmay Drive

BA228NH

High Street

BA227JH

High Street

BA227JN

Church Road

BA227FW

Cherry Blossom Way

BA227LT

West Camel Road

BA228EX

The Terrace

BA228JU

Hermes Place

BA228EN

Movey Lane

BA227LS

High Street

BA227ND

South View

BA228HG

Chantry Lane

BA228EF

Fairview Terrace

BA228DF

Court Gardens

BA228DA

Camel Street

BA227FU

Burrows Court

BA228GW

Elm Dene

BA227HZ

Castle Cary

BA227RF

Steart Hill

BA228DJ

Little Marston Road

BA215SL

East Lanes

BA228LP

Lyster Close

BA227QA

Little Marston Road

BA228JH

Church Street

BA228DS

Home Farm Lane

BA228NA

Abbotts Road

BA227JS

The Avenue

BA227RA

Heathcote Road

BA227NH

High Street

BA228FL

Old Forge Court

BA228DE

Bridge Cottages

BA228AQ

Middle Street

BA228GY

Yew Lane

BA228LH

The Square

BA228GR

Podimore Road

BA228LL

Church Street

BA228EP

Glanfield Terrace

BA227NA

Camel Street

BA228DR

Netherton Lane

BA227QR

Plowage Lane

BA228JN

Central Avenue

BA227FQ

Goodwood Drive

BA215TL

West Mudford Cottages

BA228BW

West End

BA228AA

Rimpton Road

BA228JT

Fosseway Court

BA228JY

Eagle Close

BA227QB

West Camel Farm

BA227NW

Englands Lane

BA227NE

High Street

BA228JZ

Eagle Close

BA227PQ

Gason Lane

BA227PT

Old Farm Court

BA228LW

Church Street

BA228GF

Fosse Way

BA228HN

Eastmead Lane

BA228EB

Ashington Lane

BA228BQ

Castle Cary

BA215TE

Main Street

BA228LD

Roman Road

BA228FS

Castle Cary

BA227NG

High Street

BA228HQ

Chantry Lane

BA227QX

Howell Hill

BA228AF

Fair View

BA227JP

The Avenue

BA228WF

Briarfield

BA228DQ

Church Walk

BA227FD

Roman Way

BA227PG

West View

BA228AU

Pill Bridge Lane

BA228WH

Little Meadow

BA228NW

West Street

BA228WG

Millfield

BA228NL

West Street

BA227LJ

Camelot Court

BA227HW

Sutton Montis Road

BA227PF

Castle Cary

BA228JP

Taranto Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.