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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

BS273XB

Wells Road

BA169RA

East Mead Lane

BA44ET

Pilton Road

BA51AQ

Elfrida Terrace

BA51QX

Burcott Lane

BA51RH

Bowring Close

BA53PA

Bishops Park Way

BS273TB

Reeves Close

BA51BB

High Street

BA51HZ

Back Lane

BA69TR

Back Lane

BS273TH

The Street

BS273UF

Barrow Wood Lane

BA169RD

Allotment Drove

BA44AN

Worminster

BA44EU

Stocks Lane

BA69SY

Millbatch

BA160HW

Rockhaven Business Centre

BA160PW

Briar Road

BA51ED

Poplar Farm Cottages

BA51LR

Wells Road

BA51NN

Castle Lane

BA53RW

Shepton Old Road

BA69QZ

Muddy Lane

BA51EJ

Ebbor Lane

BA51HW

Lynch Lane

BA51JB

Top Road

BA51JW

Vicarage Road

BS273TG

Wet Lane

BS273TZ

Card Close

BA44HL

Barrow Lane

BA51GW

Horrington Hill Close

BA52GS

Hamiltons Close

BA160PU

Badgers Close

BA51HT

Broad Road

BA51JD

Hannahs Lane

BA169SB

Bradley Stream Road

BA51JU

Burcott Lane

BA51LP

Hillier's Lane

BA52NB

Deers Leap Drive

BA53PL

High Street

BS273SU

Wells Road

BS273UW

Brangay Lane

BA51DG

Milton Lane

BA51DE

Mendip West

BA51GH

Lynchcombe Lane

BA51GS

Sheppey Way

BA51HD

Stoke Road

BA52LG

Five Acre Road

BA52NG

Wookey Hole Road

BA53AQ

Old Bristol Road

BA69SG

Myrtle Close

BA69SJ

Glastonbury Road

BS273UL

Brangay Lane

BA51DN

Wells Road

BA51FR

Wellsway

BA51RP

Swanshard Lane

BA52GP

Deckle Edge Close

BA169QN

Main Street

BA169QT

Main Street

BA53FQ

Shepton Old Road

BS273SS

Swans Lane

BS273TA

Bay Lane

BA169RR

Creeches Lane

BA51DU

Easton Hill

BA51FE

Coxley Meadows

BA51GJ

Pen Tor Close

BA51LL

Monks Ford

BA51QP

Horse & Jockey Cottages

BA69TS

Honeygar Lane

BS273TS

Back Lane

BA169QE

Main Street

BA169SA

Sharpham Park

BA51EB

The Green

BA51HB

Crow Lane

BA51PT

Lewis's Drove

BA169QG

Main Street

BA44AQ

Dark Lane

BA51AZ

Bubwith Cottages

BA51BH

Glencot Lane

BA51EU

Hollybrook

BA51GG

Milton Lane

BA51JA

Perch Hill

BA51JT

Vicarage Lane

BA51PH

Drake's Drove

BA53PF

Church Street

BA69HP

Alexanders Close

BS273SN

Wells Road

BS273TT

Back Lane

BA51AH

St Cuthberts Villas

BA51AS

Gagley Lane

BA51DP

Ebbor Lane

BA51LA

North Road

BA69QY

Glastonbury Road

BA69SF

Bramble Close

BA51HH

The Hollow

BA51NE

Burcott Lane

BA160PZ

Fox Road

BA51EP

Ebbor Lane

BA51HN

Old Ditch

Data Sources

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