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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

BA228GT

Ash Mead

BA227HT

Church Hill

BA228AA

Rimpton Road

BA228BP

Townsend

BA228HG

Chantry Lane

BA228LL

Church Street

BA227PA

Wales

BA228GX

Rowan Place

BA228LU

Kingshams

BA227LU

Mildmay Drive

BA227NT

Grace Martin's Lane

BA227QN

Castle Cary

BA228AS

Home Farm Lane

BA228EN

Movey Lane

BA228LW

Church Street

BA227JT

Ainstey Drive

BA227NJ

High Street

BA227PE

Hill View

BA228AE

Church Lane

BA228AQ

Middle Street

BA228JL

Bondip Hill

BA227NN

Englands Lane

BA228AF

Fair View

BA227FP

Long Hazel Mead

BA228DX

Willow Tree Close

BA228EU

Weir Lane

BA228GR

Podimore Road

BA228HQ

Chantry Lane

BA227QL

Fore Street

BA228GY

Yew Lane

BA215SW

Sockhill Cottages

BA227QQ

Southmead

BA228BE

Castle Cary

BA228LB

Bineham Lane

BA215TL

West Mudford Cottages

BA227JG

High Street

BA227JN

Church Road

BA228BY

Fiddle Lane

BA228DN

Garston Lane

BA228GZ

Hawthorn Drive

BA227HY

Sparkford Hill Lane

BA227RQ

Downhead Lane

BA227NG

High Street

BA227HU

Meadow Cottages

BA227QW

Fore Street

BA228DL

Rimpton Road

BA228DR

Netherton Lane

BA228EE

Draycott Farm Cottage

BA228HN

Eastmead Lane

BA227NU

Laurel Lane

BA228LR

Yeovil Road

BA228NT

Canons Gate

BA228WJ

Channel Dash Place

BA228HB

Heathcote Road

BA228JW

Esmonde Drive

BA227FU

Burrows Court

BA228JT

Fosseway Court

BA228LZ

Back Lane

BA227RB

Castle Cary

BA228EY

Bineham Lane

BA228NJ

Almshouse Lane

BA227JS

The Avenue

BA227JZ

Church Road

BA227NH

High Street

BA227QS

Plowage Lane

BA227RF

Steart Hill

BA228FT

Fosse Way

BA227FN

Goodwood Drive

BA227NE

High Street

BA227RE

Steart Road

BA228LP

Lyster Close

BA215TQ

Hill View

BA227JE

Wolfester Terrace

BA227QX

Howell Hill

BA228AP

Great Pit Lane

BA228GF

Fosse Way

BA228GW

Elm Dene

BA228HL

Heathcote Road

BA228ZE

Hornbeam Vale

BA228ZF

Birch Lane

Data Sources

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