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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 73 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
73
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
37.62(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.2(-45%)
Other theft
7.31(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(+3%)
Public order
6.71(+3%)
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Mendip West area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £1,400,000.

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
Detached52£490,000
Semi-Detached40£322,500
Terraced19£283,000

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

BS273SA

Wells Road

BA51RS

Mendip West

BA53PG

Church Street

BA169RN

Lynch

BA51JA

Perch Hill

BA169AF

Oak Crescent

BA51LA

North Road

BA69TR

Back Lane

BA51AW

Henley Lane

BA51GE

Castle Court

BA53PL

High Street

BA69HP

Alexanders Close

BA51BD

Titlands Lane

BA69SH

Stileway

BA53PE

Church Street

BS273SY

Mendip Lea Close

BA51QS

The Rank

BA51ES

Lodge Hill

BA52GH

Feltham Close

BA51QB

Ford Lane

BA51RG

Church Cottages

BA51BX

Northbank

BA44AD

Church View

BA44AB

Launcherley Road

BS273FE

Ashleigh Close

BS273UR

Scaddens Lane

BA51NS

Ashmoor Drove

BA69TA

Kirle Gate

BS273XE

Wells Road

BA169QR

Mildred Road

BA169SB

Bradley Stream Road

BA44HN

Chessell Lane

BA51RP

Swanshard Lane

BA51RB

Laurel Cottages

BA69SW

Porters Hatch

BA69GT

Millbatch Close

BA51JR

St Matthews Terrace

BA51EN

Farm Close

BA53FH

Mendip West

BA51JF

Broadhay

BA51GZ

Tower Hill Close

BA169AB

Highfields Close

BA169QY

Main Street

BA69TN

Main Road

BS273XA

Millway

BA44HB

Middle's Lane

BA169RZ

Chancellor Close

BA52GR

Hayes Drive

BA51QF

Keward

BS273SG

New Road

BA51HW

Lynch Lane

BA51GU

Priors Hill Close

BA169QF

Main Street

BA51DD

Milton Terrace

BA53BX

Cliff Road

BA51HX

Mares Lane

BA44EU

Stocks Lane

BA51GS

Sheppey Way

BS273SW

Wells Road

BA169QH

Main Street

BS273SX

Strawberry Close

BA169QP

Mildred Road

BA51PJ

Barrow Causeway

BA51HY

Top Road

BA51QE

Glastonbury Road

BA51EU

Hollybrook

BS273UB

Corrick Close

BA51BL

Coombe Brook

BA51EF

Pound Lane

BA169QN

Main Street

BA53PZ

Bishops Park Way

BA53QA

Launcherley Road

BA169QL

Main Street

BA53QB

Wellesley Lane

BA51GH

Lynchcombe Lane

BA51QX

Burcott Lane

BS273SU

Wells Road

BA69TH

Church Path

BA51BR

Church Cottages

BA51GT

Pen Hill Close

BA169QU

Main Street

BA69GS

Burtle Road

BA51GN

Yarley Field Lane

BA51JZ

High Street

BA69TY

Meareway

BA53NX

Highfield

BA52GZ

Woolcombe Road

BA44ET

Pilton Road

BA51AJ

Haybridge Villas

BA169LB

Smallmoor Chase

BA44ER

Folly Lane

BA69TB

Moor View Close

BA52GY

Woolcombe Road

BA169QS

Hempitts Road

BA51JP

Buxtons Close

BA51QT

Main Road

BA169RJ

Sutton Lane

BA169RA

East Mead Lane

BA169RH

Ivythorn Lane

BS273TY

North Close

Data Sources

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