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Mendip West

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About

The Mendip West ward encompasses a rural expanse of the Mendip Hills, characterised by limestone geology and agricultural land. The area includes several villages such as Rodney Stoke and Westbury-sub-Mendip, which serve as local population centres. Land use is predominantly farming, with fields demarcated by traditional hedgerows. The topography features rolling hills and valleys, with elevations providing broad views across the Somerset Levels to the south.

A notable landscape feature is the presence of the nationally significant Ebbor Gorge, a steep-sided woodland reserve managed for its wildlife. The ward contains parts of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with public footpaths and quiet lanes used for recreation. The local economy is largely based on agriculture and services supporting the resident communities, with limited larger-scale development due to planning protections.

Area overview

On average Mendip West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mendip West is £56,658 per year. There are 7 schools in Mendip West: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mendip West is home to around 10,127 people, with a population density of about 75.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mendip West Population
10,127
Population density
75.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.04(+9%)
Other theft
7.31(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.71(-56%)
Public order
6.32(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(-10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,600
94.8%
Other White
270
2.67%
Irish
57
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.3%
Total population: 10,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,134
37.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,421
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,238
14.72%
No qualifications
1,236
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
729
8.67%
Total 16+ residents: 8,413

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,958
46.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,255
29.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
448
10.66%
Other social rented
303
7.21%
Other forms of private rent
116
2.76%
Total households: 4,201

Property prices in Mendip West

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Mendip West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,109,687.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mendip West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£450,000
Flats2£168,500
Semi-Detached28£343,750
Terraced29£225,000

10 years median price trend in Mendip West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip West.

All postcodes in Mendip West

BA51RW

Southway Cottages

BA69SR

St Marys Road

BA69SZ

Meare Road

BA69TH

Church Path

BS273TX

Back Lane

BS273UG

The Binnings

BA169LB

Smallmoor Chase

BA169RS

Broughton Close

BA51AW

Henley Lane

BA51GQ

Ebbor Gorge Road

BA51LQ

Wells Road

BA51PR

Panborough Drove

BS273TP

Westfield Lane

BA51GY

Masbury Close

BA51JZ

High Street

BA53AE

Milton Lane

BS273UH

Moor Lane

BS273UR

Scaddens Lane

BA169LA

Meadow Lane

BA51GF

Long Drove

BA53FH

Mendip West

BA52GN

Doddrells Close

BA52GR

Hayes Drive

BA53PD

Derricks Close

BA53PE

Church Street

BS273SG

New Road

BS273SQ

New Road

BS273TN

Westfield Lane

BA169QJ

Main Street

BA44AA

High Street

BA51AJ

Haybridge Villas

BA51AY

Deerleap

BA51JQ

Rodmead Lane

BA51QB

Ford Lane

BA51RG

Church Cottages

BA51BD

Titlands Lane

BA51QR

Stoppers Lane

BA51QU

Mill Lane

BA52NS

Stoney Stile Way

BA69SL

Church Lane

BA69SU

Ashcott Road

BS273TD

Moor Lane

BS273UT

Scadden's Lane

BA169SQ

Rock's Drove

BA44AE

Tanyard Lane

BA44HD

Quaish Lane

BA51BA

Bubwith Farm

BA51FN

The Vineyards

BA51HR

Free Hill

BA52HR

Goody Moor Close

BA169RQ

Bramble Hill

BA51GT

Pen Hill Close

BA51LF

Abbey Close

BA51RB

Laurel Cottages

BS273TY

North Close

BA169QF

Main Street

BA51EY

Station Road

BA51QL

Orchard Close

BA52GZ

Woolcombe Road

BS273TE

Eastville Lane

BA169LD

Littlefield Close

BA169RW

Whitley Lane

BA51DD

Milton Terrace

BA51EF

Pound Lane

BA51BQ

Glencot Road

BS273SA

Wells Road

BS273ST

Wells Road

BS273UZ

Wells Road

BA51AL

Mendip West

BA160PT

Badgers Green Road

BA51ES

Lodge Hill

BA51FQ

Ashley Court

BA69TP

Main Road

BS273XD

Butts Lane

BA51DL

Lime Kiln Lane

BA51GP

Ebbor Gorge Road

BA51RL

Vicarage Close

BA52JP

Merlin Drive

BA53NU

Dulcote Cottage

BA51BR

Church Cottages

BA51GR

Hay Hill Close

BA169QP

Mildred Road

BA52GY

Woolcombe Road

BA53AL

Rookham Hill

BA69SD

Great House Court

BA69SP

St Marys Road

BA169RF

Long Lane

BA51ET

Bell Close

BA51HA

Duck Lane

BA51HG

Stoneleigh

BA51QS

The Rank

BA52FA

Penleigh Road

BA53AH

Follet Close

BS273SX

Strawberry Close

BS273UA

Draycott Road

BA160PX

The Warren

BA51HS

Drappel Lane

BA69FQ

Old Orchard Close

BS273UY

Wells Road

BA169QA

Foxlands Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.