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Mendip Hills

England / South West / Somerset / Mendip Hills

About

The Mendip Hills ward in Somerset covers a rural area known for its distinctive limestone landscape. The ward includes parts of the Mendip Hills AONB, featuring rolling hills, woodlands, and notable landmarks like Cheddar Gorge. Agriculture and tourism are key to the local economy, with farming and outdoor activities such as walking and caving attracting visitors.

The area has a mix of villages and small towns, including Axbridge and Priddy, with a strong sense of community. Historic sites, such as ancient stone circles and medieval buildings, reflect the ward's long heritage. The Mendip Hills ward offers a quiet, countryside setting while remaining accessible to larger towns like Wells and Bristol.

Area overview

On average Mendip Hills has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Mendip Hills is £47,934 per year. There are 8 schools in Mendip Hills: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mendip Hills Population
9,864
Population density
64.3 per km²

Demographics

British
9,292
94.21%
Other White
226
2.29%
Irish
76
0.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
36
0.37%
Total population: 9,863

Housing

Owns outright
1,708
43.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,215
30.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
570
14.4%
Other social rented
279
7.05%
Other forms of private rent
125
3.16%
Total households: 3,957

Property prices in Mendip Hills

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Mendip Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£541,250
Flats10£190,000
Semi-Detached39£335,000
Terraced21£265,000

10 years price trend in Mendip Hills

All postcodes in Mendip Hills

BA35AR

Zion Hill

BA34JZ

Parsonage Lane

BA34LD

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury

BA34QR

Church Lane

BA34XT

Field Lane

BA35AA

Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip

BA35BE

Blackey Lane

BA35DJ

Holcombe Hill

BA35EX

Charlton Road

BA35FB

Burrows Lane

BA53BQ

Coxton End Lane

BA53EW

Bath Road

BS407XN

Green Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.