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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

BA44RY

Castle Lane

BA114NT

Ridgeway

BA35XF

Wells Road

BA35GW

Mendip Road

BA113QH

Berry Hill

BA35PD

Douglas Yates Court

BA44QA

Ganesfield

BA35QT

Tadhill

BA44TQ

Brickyard Lane

BA115HR

Dark Lane

BA113QA

Holes Lane

BA35JF

Three Ashes

BA113PD

Mendip Central and East

BA113JR

Mendip Central and East

BA35LJ

Field Close

BA35LB

East End

BA44QD

Farm Road

BA44LF

Long Cross

BA115EZ

Mendip Central and East

BA35UZ

The Green

BA35TS

Highbury Street

BA114NR

Berry Hill

BA35JY

Fental Lane

BA114PP

Chovel Lane

BA44RH

Cooks Lane

BA44LE

Long Cross

BA114NG

Upper Flowerfield

BA113PN

Longfield

BA115FS

Mendip Central and East

BA113JP

Mendip Central and East

BA115DS

Mendip Central and East

BA112RG

Buckland Down

BA115BY

Cheese Hill

BA44FX

Holwell Hill

BA114AU

Catch Road

BA35LS

High Street

BA114PH

Church Lane

BA113LR

Leigh Road

BA113PY

Longfield

BA35QQ

Leigh Street

BA113QD

Mendip Central and East

BA112RF

Pillar Lane

BA112QP

Mendip Central and East

BA113LH

Stoney Lane

BA44SQ

Holwell Hill

BA44RD

Holcombe Lane

BA44QS

Mendip Central and East

BA113RL

Dark Lane

BA35YF

Mendip Central and East

BA113QF

Mells Green

BA114NE

Catch Road

BA113QG

Tents Hill

BA112QD

St Michaels Close

BA112QR

High Street

BA35JU

Mendip Road

BA44RA

Withy Wood Lane

BA35GP

Park Hayes

BA44GA

Ridge Lane

BA35PH

Fairfield

BA113QN

Top Lane

BA113NZ

Church Lane

BA44ND

Wagon & Horses Hill

BA114PG

Ivy Cottages

BA114NX

Bullmead Lane

BA112QY

High Street

BA35HP

Limekiln Lane

BA44SF

Turnpike Lane

BA35LT

High Street

BA114PF

Alice Street

BA35RS

The Crescent

BA114NU

Ridgeway

BA35PE

Beacon View

BA114NN

Westover

BA44LH

Heale

BA35FZ

Fosse Road

BA44TF

Bridge Hill

BA35UF

Mendip Central and East

BA44SZ

Station Road

BA44QE

Church Lane

BA115HB

Bunns Lane

BA35NT

Highbury Street

BA35GT

Tower Hill

BA35LA

East End

BA35JE

Midway

BA35NZ

Highbury Street

BA35LX

Mendip Central and East

BA44NF

Mendip Central and East

BA35US

Churchway

BA44SP

Breach Lane

BA44RJ

Mendip Central and East

BA44QT

Mendip Central and East

BA35QS

Townsend

BA44PQ

Whitstone Lane

BA113RJ

Tinker's Lane

BA44RF

Merryfield Lane

BA115HL

Dark Lane

BA113PE

Woodlands End

BA114NF

Flowerfield

BA44SS

Church Close

BA35HE

Stoke Crescent

Data Sources

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