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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

BA69SE

The Levels

BA53PH

Rose Cottages

BA169QZ

Main Street

BA51AS

Gagley Lane

BA51FE

Coxley Meadows

BA51JE

Home Close

BA69TG

Westhay Road

BA53PQ

Long Lane

BA51NJ

Wookey Road

BA69TP

Main Road

BA51EQ

Church View

BA53EJ

Old Bristol Road

BA51LW

Worth

BA53FQ

Shepton Old Road

BA52GS

Hamiltons Close

BA51AT

Shortwood

BA51RE

Harters Close

BA169RL

Asney Road

BA51PT

Lewis's Drove

BA169QA

Foxlands Close

BA51GW

Horrington Hill Close

BA169RW

Whitley Lane

BA51QQ

Woodford Lane

BA51QL

Orchard Close

BA44HQ

Broad Drove

BA169RX

Chancellor Road

BA51DY

Daniels Lane

BS273XH

Wells Road

BA51HJ

The Square

BA169RT

Main Street

BA53AH

Follet Close

BA69SQ

Downs Orchard

BA51LF

Abbey Close

BA169QQ

Main Street

BA51PH

Drake's Drove

BS273UF

Barrow Wood Lane

BA169QE

Main Street

BA51RW

Southway Cottages

BS273TS

Back Lane

BA51JT

Vicarage Lane

BA160NZ

Quarry Batch

BA51AP

Henley Lane

BA51JU

Burcott Lane

BA53PA

Bishops Park Way

BA53AQ

Old Bristol Road

BA69SP

St Marys Road

BA51GL

The Mead

BS273UL

Brangay Lane

BS273SP

The Batch

BA69TF

Sunnymeade

BA53PP

Sleight Lane

BA51HG

Stoneleigh

BA52NS

Stoney Stile Way

BA51QY

Haymoor Lane

BA44HD

Quaish Lane

BS273UG

The Binnings

BA51BQ

Glencot Road

BA52NU

Biddle Combe Close

BS273SS

Swans Lane

BA53RW

Shepton Old Road

BA51AG

Titlands Lane

Data Sources

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