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Mendip Central and East

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About

Mendip Central and East ward is a predominantly rural area within the Somerset unitary authority. It encompasses a collection of villages and hamlets set amidst the rolling farmland and woodland that characterises this part of the county. The settlements, including Pylle, Lamyatt, and Ditcheat, are connected by narrow country lanes.

The landscape is defined by the western slopes of the Mendip Hills, with the notable landmark of the ancient hillfort at Batcombe Camp. The area's economy is largely agricultural, with dairy farming being particularly significant. The village of Ditcheat is home to the racing stables of Paul Nicholls, a prominent fixture in the National Hunt training community.

Area overview

On average Mendip Central and East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mendip Central and East is £55,367 per year. There are 11 schools in Mendip Central and East: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mendip Central and East is home to around 9,484 people, with a population density of about 59.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mendip Central and East Population
9,484
Population density
59.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.63(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.8(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-16%)
Other theft
4.96(-12%)
Public order
3.69(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,063
95.57%
Other White
171
1.8%
Irish
65
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.41%
Other Asian
23
0.24%
Total population: 9,483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,724
34.67%
No qualifications
1,344
17.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,285
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,138
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
745
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 7,856

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,736
44.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,144
29.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
456
11.57%
Other social rented
365
9.26%
Other forms of private rent
122
3.09%
Total households: 3,942

Property prices in Mendip Central and East

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Mendip Central and East area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,800 up to £2,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mendip Central and East 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 Mendip Central and East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£565,000
Flats1£149,800
Semi-Detached29£325,000
Terraced30£270,000

10 years median price trend in Mendip Central and East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip Central and East.

All postcodes in Mendip Central and East

BA112RP

Cock Road

BA115DQ

Ashfield Close

BA112RH

Buckland Down

BA35TH

Mendip View

BA35SB

St Edmunds Terrace

BA114PD

Ridgeway Lane

BA44RG

Farrington Lane

BA35LH

Moonshill Close

BA35NH

Crossways

BA113RQ

Charity Lane

BA114LN

Frome Road

BA113LL

Old Wells Road

BA100JW

Bindon Lane

BA35RG

Goodeaves Close

BA35UN

Turners Tower

BA35NN

Highbury Street

BA113LG

Bullen Mead

BA44QQ

Frome Road

BA35LN

Springers Hill

BA35HL

Frog Lane

BA44SU

Church Street

BA35XT

Chickwell Lane

BA114FQ

Pipers Way

BA35QA

Springer's Hill

BA44SR

Long Lane

BA115DD

Marston Road

BA115BP

Tuckmarsh Lane

BA44QY

Martins Paddock

BA113FH

Dark Lane

BA113PU

Gay Street

BA114NS

Ridgeway Lane

BA35LQ

Tower Close

BA44SN

Long Lane

BA35JG

Limekiln Lane

BA35RY

Dark Lane

BA44QF

New Buildings

BA113PA

Mendip Central and East

BA35XB

Pond Cottages

BA44QB

Padfield Green

BA44PZ

Chelynch Road

BA112QZ

High Street

BA115HE

Bindon Lane

BA35YJ

Alfords Ridge

BA114ND

Sunnyhill

BA114NA

Dallimore Lane

BA35NF

Rock Terrace

BA114NB

High Street

BA115DB

Marston Road

BA35JD

The Mead

BA35WG

Leigh Street

BA44QJ

Kingfisher Cottages

BA44RQ

Broadpool Cottages

BA35QB

Kilmersdon Common

BA113LY

Bulls Green

BA114PU

Holwell

BA113NN

Hapsford Hill

BA35RQ

Leigh Street

BA44SW

Mendip Central and East

BA114PW

Holwell Hill

BA114PE

Mendip Central and East

BA112QL

Bethel Place

BA112RB

Clareham Lane

BA46QL

Mendip Central and East

BA113LB

Railford Hill

BA114PQ

Mendip Central and East

BA35LD

Bector Lane

BA114NY

High Street

BA35PU

Lawrence Road

BA113RH

Pople's Lane

BA112RL

Conduit Hill

BA44QR

Withywood Lane

BA35ND

Wesley Villas

BA35QH

Bellfield

BA35QN

Park Hayes

BA44GD

Old Wells Road

BA35RJ

Vobster Hill

BA44NG

Prestleigh Lane

BA35PJ

Farley Dell

BA113NY

Church Close

BA113PQ

Fairview

BA114NJ

Castle Street

BA44TH

Brickyard Lane

BA44PU

Bodden Lane

BA35YE

Faulkland Lane

BA44RB

Brottens Road

BA35UT

Lansdown View

BA44SD

Mendip Central and East

BA113QE

Mells Green

BA112QU

Rogers Close

BA113RZ

Conduit Hill

BA35UW

Mendip Central and East

BA35BZ

Anchor Close

BA35PT

Preachers Vale

BA35RN

Mendip Central and East

BA35WA

Bishop Street

BA44QL

Manor Farm

BA35RU

Newbury Cottages

BA113QP

Mells Green

BA35YA

Ruckley Ford

BA44NL

Edmund Rack Road

Data Sources

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