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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

BA35WH

Lavender Close

BA115HA

Mendip Central and East

BA114LZ

High Street

BA35PL

Anchor Road

BA35QZ

Hollybush Lane

BA44RZ

Mendip Central and East

BA114NH

Castle Green

BA113LA

Railford Hill

BA35QD

Ham Hill

BA35YG

Mendip Central and East

BA44QH

Piers Road

BA113RG

Tinkers Lane

BA113PX

Rashwood Lane

BA35XJ

Wild Orchard

BA113LQ

Black Lane

BA113RE

Pople's Lane

BA35NY

The Castle

BA35UH

Old Skittle Alley Cottages

BA35LW

The Grove

BA44LG

Hollybush Lane

BA35UR

Park Lane

BA44TY

Bridge Hill

BA114LY

Market Place

BA35GN

Fulwell Lane

BA35EN

Lipyeate

BA115EX

Gare Hill Road

BA35GF

Mackintosh View

BA35ZG

Mendip Central and East

BA35JX

Burges Hill

BA35RR

Stockhill

BA35PG

Anchor Road

BA35QW

Perrys Cottages

BA44SB

St Marys Place

BA35RA

Park Hayes

BA112QT

High Street

BA44AH

Carey Close

BA28NG

Foxcote

BA35YB

Green Parlour Road

BA44SJ

Studley Meadows

BA114PZ

Holwell

BA44QG

Manor Farm Cottages

BA35NQ

Church Street

BA113PG

Park Hill

BA35XD

Chapel View

BA35PB

Anchor Road

BA115DP

Foghamshire Lane

BA35RD

Soho

BA35UP

Turners Tower

BA44PJ

Chelynch Road

BA115DG

Foghamshire Lane

BA35RL

Lower Vobster Cottages

BA113LN

Railford Hill

BA112PD

Elliots Lane

BA113JU

Old Wells Road

BA35TR

Highbury Street

BA35UY

The Green

BA113PL

Fairview

BA35RF

Stockhill Court

BA112RE

Pillar Lane

BA35QF

Stocks Lane

BA114PN

Chovel Lane

BA44RE

Farm Road

BA44FG

St Bartholomew'S Cottages

BA35LP

Norwood Terrace

BA35PS

Orchard Close

BA35QY

Knapp Hill

BA115HP

Dark Lane

BA115DN

Foghamshire Lane

BA115DX

Marl Pits Lane

BA112QS

The Cross

BA35NL

Highbury Street

BA44TG

Studley Lane

BA114LG

Frome Road

BA35NP

Harris Vale

BA35WQ

Bector Lane

BA115DL

Bullmead Lane

BA35HH

Edford Lane

BA115DT

Knoll Hill View

BA113QW

Holes Lane

BA35LG

Moonshill Road

BA44FN

Church Street

BA113PH

Knaptons Hill

BA113LE

Mendip Central and East

BA44TD

Coronation Close

BA46DD

Mendip Central and East

BA35XS

Hammer Lane

BA35QJ

Church Walk

BA35EJ

Lipyeate

BA44SA

Dallimore Lane

BA113PB

Hatchet Hill

BA113QJ

Fairview

BA27RA

Cherry Garden Lane

BA115DW

Millards Hill

BA35NX

Highbury Street

BA35HF

Steeple View

BA35HX

Fosse Road

BA113PR

Longfield

BA35JA

Millennium Close

BA35HR

Primary Close

BA35RX

Mendip Central and East

Data Sources

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