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Mendip West

England / South West / Somerset / Mendip West

About

Mendip West ward is located in Somerset, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes several villages and hamlets, such as Rodney Stoke and Draycott, surrounded by farmland and open countryside. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, with the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby. Local amenities include small shops, pubs, and community halls, serving the needs of residents.

The area has strong transport links, with the A371 road running through it, connecting to larger towns like Wells and Cheddar. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, alongside tourism due to its proximity to natural attractions like Cheddar Gorge. The ward has a close-knit community, with events often held in village halls or outdoor spaces. Schools and healthcare facilities are available in nearby towns, providing essential services to residents.

Area overview

On average Mendip West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 of residents in Mendip West is £48,642 per year. There are 7 schools in Mendip West: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 in Mendip West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,575,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£495,000
Flats3£180,000
Semi-Detached38£343,750
Terraced34£260,000

10 years price trend in Mendip West

All postcodes in Mendip West

BA160PZ

Fox Road

BA51BQ

Glencot Road

BA51EP

Ebbor Lane

BA51HH

The Hollow

BA51HN

Old Ditch

BA51NA

Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

BA51NE

Burcott Road

BA51NJ

Wells Road

BA51NT

Ash Hay Drove

BA51NU

Ash Hay Drove

BA53BX

Cliff Road

BS273SR

Sun Batch

BA51QY

Burcott Lane

BA169AB

Highfields Close

BA169QU

Main Street

BA169QX

Main Street

BA169RU

South Close

BA51BZ

School Hill

BA51ER

Manor Court

BA51JN

Henley Lane

BA51LB

Buttice Lane

BA51NP

Haymoor Lane

BA51QE

Glastonbury Road

BA51QQ

Woodford Lane

BA51RJ

Church Road

BA52JF

Griffin Close

BA52NY

Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

BA69UA

The Rushes

BA69ST

Ashcott Road

BA69TT

Burtle Road

BS273SD

Cross Farm Road

BS273SP

New Road

BS273SY

Mendip Lea Close

BS273TQ

Station Road

BA169RB

Veal Lane

BA169RL

Asney Road

BA44HN

Chessell Lane

BA51AR

Buttice Lane

BA51BL

High Street

BA51EQ

Ebbor Lane

BA51LS

Monksford Lane

BA51PU

Drake's Drove

BA53AA

Bristol Hill

BA69GT

Millbatch Close

BA69SH

Stileway

BA69TF

Sunnymeade

BA69TX

Main Road

BS273SW

Draycott Road

BS273UN

Millway

BA160NY

Quarry Batch

BA169SE

Allotment Drove

BA51FP

Main Road

BA51DY

Daniels Lane

BA51JP

Buxtons Close

BA51PD

Ford Lane

BA52GH

Feltham Close

BA52GQ

Nimrod Way

BA52JZ

Woolcombe Road

BA53PB

Church Street

BA53PR

Church Street

BS273TJ

Twitchens Lane
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Data Sources

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