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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

BA215SW

Sockhill Cottages

BA227QS

Plowage Lane

BA228LX

Limington Road

BA228NF

Great Orchard

BA228AH

Back Lane

BA227QL

Fore Street

BA227JB

High Street

BA228LE

Manor Gardens

BA227LA

Brains Lane

BA228AR

Rimpton Hill

BA228EG

Lark Cottages

BA227QP

Keep Street

BA228ZE

Hornbeam Vale

BA227HP

Middle Farm Cottage

BA228EA

Ashington Lane

BA228DN

Garston Lane

BA228JQ

Higher Farm Lane

BA228ED

Ashington Lane

BA228BB

Castle Cary

BA227FN

Goodwood Drive

BA227JU

Orchard Close

BA227QE

Back Street

BA227JA

Castle Cary

BA228GT

Ash Mead

BA227QW

Fore Street

BA227NS

Grace Martins Lane

BA228BU

Thorny Lane

BA228HL

Heathcote Road

BA228AW

Pitfield Corner

BA215TB

Hales Meadow

BA215TP

Deacons Lane

BA227NZ

Mildmay Drive

BA227JT

Ainstey Drive

BA227PP

Castle Cary

BA228EH

Townsend Cottages

BA227PE

Hill View

BA228NN

West Street

BA227FL

Barton Court

BA227HT

Church Hill

BA228HW

Heathcote Road

BA227QZ

Conygore

BA228EQ

Church Street

BA227FH

Old London Road

BA228JW

Esmonde Drive

BA227RQ

Downhead Lane

BA227FA

Sparkford Road

BA228BZ

Garston Lane

BA228WB

Dragon Fly Chase

BA227HH

West Camel Farm

BA228LT

Church Street

BA227PL

Gason Lane

BA228JE

Church Street

BA228AX

Home Farm Lane

BA228BD

Camel Street

BA228JS

Taranto Hill

BA228DU

Little Marston Road

BA227PJ

Traits Lane

BA228DL

Rimpton Road

BA228GX

Rowan Place

BA227JX

Cam Cottages

BA227PR

The Glebe

BA228PS

The Paddocks

BA228FG

Roe Lane

BA227PA

Wales

BA228BX

Rimpton Hill

BA228BJ

Little Marston Cottages

BA228JG

Church Street

BA215TR

Main Street

BA228NG

Northover

BA228LB

Bineham Lane

BA227LH

Foster's Lane

BA228DX

Willow Tree Close

BA227HU

Meadow Cottages

BA228NB

Abbotts Road

BA228LQ

Lyster Gardens

BA228JF

Council Houses

BA228JL

Bondip Hill

BA227PH

Camel Hill

BA227RE

Steart Road

BA227NY

Orchard Close

Data Sources

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