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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

BA35QU

Tadhill

BA35GL

Westmead

BA44PT

Bodden Cottages

BA112RJ

Mendip Central and East

BA113PS

Longfield

BA114NZ

Hawthorn Villas

BA35LF

St Michaels Close

BA35JP

Mendip Road

BA112QJ

Murtry Hill Lane

BA35GX

Anchor Road

BA114LQ

Frome Road

BA35NS

Highbury Street

BA35ZE

Ivy Close

BA35RE

Soho

BA35TQ

Highbury Street

BA35JB

Mead Close

BA35HY

Blake's Lane

BA113LS

Mendip Central and East

BA113JX

Mendip Central and East

BA115ES

Bunns Lane

BA35XL

Fullwell Close

BA46SS

Beard Hill

BA113LF

Mendip Central and East

BA35NG

Church Street

BA35QP

Leigh Street

BA44NJ

Prestleigh Lane

BA113RA

Mendip Central and East

BA112RA

Mendip Central and East

BA35GZ

Tadhill Lane

BA35GA

Mendip Road

BA35HN

Giddy Lane

BA35GR

Mill Lane

BA113PW

New Street

BA114NQ

Glebelands

BA113QZ

Little Green

BA35GU

Hornbeam Lane

BA35JJ

Stoke Hill

BA35JW

Allington Row

BA113JY

Mendip Central and East

BA113LP

Leigh Road

BA35EH

Dunstone Cottages

BA112QX

Sandscross Lane

BA35PX

Roman Way

BA113PZ

Longfield

BA44NN

Prestleigh Road

BA115HN

Manor Gardens

BA35JR

Tower Hill

BA35QL

Leigh Villas

BA35NR

Careys Mead

BA114LW

Church Street

BA115EY

Yellow Way Road

BA113PP

Fairview

BA35JH

Fosse Road

BA113QR

Mells Green

BA35XQ

Mendip Central and East

BA35LY

The Green

BA44SL

Mendip Central and East

BA44UB

Kiln Close

BA114PL

Long Lane

BA113RF

Pople's Lane

BA114FT

Jackdaw Drive

BA35YP

Green Parlour Road

BA35PP

Mendip Vale

BA44LD

Funtle Lane

BA46AY

Burt's Hill

BA113FF

Green Lane

BA44JU

Beacon

BA35JS

Church Street

BA113NW

Hapsford Hill

BA44TB

The Street

BA35PZ

Park Hayes

BA35PN

Farley Dell

BA112QH

Murtry Hill Lane

BA44TA

Wesley Close

BA113LW

Mells Lane

BA44ST

Tower View

BA46AX

Crosselm Road

BA35LZ

Church Street

BA114PX

Holwell Hill

BA114FP

Theobald Road

BA35SA

Vobster Hill

BA35JT

Coal Pit Lane

BA114LL

Castle Hill

BA35NU

Highbury Street

BA44RN

Ball Lane

BA35LR

Mill Lane

BA35GD

Knoll Lane

BA113QQ

Top Lane

BA35NW

Highbury Street

BA115BZ

Foghamshire Lane

BA35BW

Park Hayes

Data Sources

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