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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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 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
Terraced28£215,500

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

BA227PP

Castle Cary

BA228LE

Manor Gardens

BA228LH

The Square

BA227LD

High Street

BA227PH

Camel Hill

BA227PQ

Gason Lane

BA227PS

Rectory Farm Close

BA228BB

Castle Cary

BA228EA

Ashington Lane

BA215BH

Hales Meadow

BA227FB

Hanyton Close

BA228AG

Daisyfield

BA228JS

Taranto Hill

BA228JU

Hermes Place

BA227AT

Cherry Pie Lane

BA227FQ

Goodwood Drive

BA227PJ

Traits Lane

BA228FG

Roe Lane

BA228JR

Taranto Hill

BA228JX

Illustrious Crescent

BA228LX

Limington Road

BA215SP

East Lanes

BA227LT

West Camel Road

BA228DS

Home Farm Lane

BA215TH

Hill View

BA227NX

Church Path

BA228AN

Pitfield Corner

BA228AX

Home Farm Lane

BA228BU

Thorny Lane

BA228DD

Camel Street

BA215TE

Main Street

BA228JY

Eagle Close

BA227FH

Old London Road

BA227NS

Grace Martins Lane

BA227QB

West Camel Farm

BA228DJ

Little Marston Road

BA228DP

Rimpton Road

BA228EJ

Bineham Lane

BA228WQ

Martock

BA227QF

Back Street

BA228BZ

Garston Lane

BA228DH

Rimpton Road

BA228HT

Atlantic Way

BA215TR

Main Street

BA227LS

High Street

BA228EH

Townsend Cottages

BA228FS

Castle Cary

BA228NN

West Street

BA215TD

Primrose Lane

BA227JR

Castle Cary

BA227NF

High Street

BA228EF

Fairview Terrace

BA227HZ

Castle Cary

BA227PT

Old Farm Court

BA228EW

Limington Road

BA228NB

Abbotts Road

BA228PS

The Paddocks

BA215TW

Sock Lane

BA227JH

High Street

BA228EP

Glanfield Terrace

BA228JJ

Eagle Gardens

BA228NU

Friars Close

BA228LY

Free Street

BA227NQ

High Street

BA227PF

Castle Cary

BA228JN

Central Avenue

BA228NX

Pill Bridge Lane

BA227NP

Green Lane

BA215TF

Main Street

BA227RA

Heathcote Road

BA228AB

High Street

BA228LD

Roman Road

BA227JB

High Street

BA227JJ

High Street

BA227JQ

High Street

BA227ND

South View

BA227QR

Plowage Lane

BA228AW

Pitfield Corner

BA228JF

Council Houses

BA228LN

Church Street

BA228NQ

High Street

BA228WH

Little Meadow

BA227JY

Green Close

BA227QY

Howell Hill

BA228DU

Little Marston Road

DT94FG

Great Pit Lane

BA227FF

West Camel Road

BA228BW

West End

BA227PG

West View

BA228DG

Church Lane

BA215SN

Mudford Hill

BA227JA

Castle Cary

BA227JP

The Avenue

BA227QG

South Street

BA227QZ

Conygore

BA228WB

Dragon Fly Chase

BA227JL

The Avenue

BA227JX

Cam Cottages

BA227QE

Back Street

BA228AT

Marston Road

Data Sources

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