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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

BA51NA

Wookey Road

BA51NJ

Wookey Road

BA51NT

Ash Hay Drove

BA53BX

Cliff Road

BA169AB

Highfields Close

BA51BZ

School Hill

BA51JN

Henley Lane

BA51LB

Knowle Lane

BA51QQ

Woodford Lane

BA51RJ

Church Road

BA52JF

Griffin Close

BA52NY

Lamberts Nine Acre Close

BA169QU

Main Street

BA169QX

Main Street

BA169RU

South Close

BA51ER

Manor Court

BA51NP

Haymoor Lane

BA51QE

Glastonbury Road

BA51QY

Haymoor Lane

BA69ST

Ashcott Road

BA69TT

Shapwick Road

BA69UA

The Rushes

BS273SD

School Lane

BS273SP

The Batch

BA169RL

Asney Road

BA51BL

Coombe Brook

BA51EQ

Church View

BA51LS

Ripple Cottage

BA53AA

Bristol Road

BA69GT

Millbatch Close

BA69TF

Sunnymeade

BA69TX

Main Road

BS273SY

Mendip Lea Close

BS273TQ

Station Road

BA169RB

Veal Lane

BA44HN

Chessell Lane

BA51AR

Buttice Lane

BA51PU

Drake's Drove

BA69SH

Stileway

BS273SW

Wells Road

BS273UN

Stoke Street

BA169SE

Allotment Drove

BA51DY

Daniels Lane

BA53PB

Church Street

BA160NY

Quarry Batch

BA51FP

Main Road

BA51JP

Buxtons Close

BA51PD

Wells Road

BA52GH

Feltham Close

BA52GQ

Nimrod Way

BA52JZ

Wattles Lane

BA53PR

The Pound Court

BA169SN

Creeches Lane

BA51BS

The Chilterns

BA51DF

Mendip West

BA51LH

Glebe Paddock

BA51NZ

Perry Lake Lane

BA53EJ

Old Bristol Road

BA53FN

Bishops Park Way

BA53PJ

Long Lane

BS273SR

Sun Batch

Data Sources

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