Find postcode

Paulton

About

Paulton ward encompasses the village of Paulton and its surrounding rural landscape on the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shops, and community facilities centred around the historic High Street. The ward includes significant areas of farmland and green spaces, with the Cam Brook flowing through the southern part of the parish. This setting provides a mix of village life and access to the wider countryside.

The area's history is linked to coal mining, with the former industry commemorated in local place names and heritage. Paulton Park, a large public green space, serves as a central recreational area for residents. The ward's location offers direct routes into the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walking and cycling. Local governance focuses on maintaining community services and managing the balance between development and the rural environment.

Area overview

On average Paulton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Paulton is £55,261 per year. There are 2 schools in Paulton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Paulton is home to around 6,503 people, with a population density of about 998.4 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Paulton Population

6,503

Population density

998.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.68(-34%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.61(-43%)

Public order

5.38(-18%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.23(-50%)

Other theft

2.31(-59%)

South West average

Demographics

British

6,130

94.24%

Other White

177

2.72%

Other Asian

0.72%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.52%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.42%

Total population: 6,505

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,364

26.24%

No qualifications

974

18.74%

Level 3 (A level)

969

18.64%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

823

15.83%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

560

10.77%

Total 16+ residents: 5,198

Housing

Owns outright

1,003

36.96%

Owns with a mortgage

958

35.3%

Private landlord or letting agency

323

11.9%

Other social rented

219

8.07%

Social rents from council

101

3.72%

Total households: 2,714

Property prices in Paulton

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 in Paulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,250 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Paulton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£378,500	£321,400	£347,000	£421,750	£550,500
Flats	12	£166,250	£128,963	£158,750	£202,000	£213,400
Semi-Detached	25	£288,000	£210,000	£270,000	£300,000	£346,390
Terraced	28	£267,250	£226,750	£249,988	£303,250	£332,550

10 years median price trend in Paulton

All postcodes in Paulton

BS397PN

Hillside Close

BS397TD

Holwell Close

BS397XN

Ashmans Gate

BS397AQ

Barton Well

BS397NE

Specklemead

BS397QP

Alexandra Terrace

BS397AN

Shoe Lane

BS397AY

Cerutti Close

BS397LL

Carter Road

BS397LX

Tennis Court Road

BS397NZ

South View

BS397SH

Clandown Road

BS397AX

Gravure Close

BS397PQ

Brittens Hill

BS397RZ

Brittens Close

BS397QB

Valley View Road

BS397QX

Elm Road

BS397QY

Plumptre Close

BS397RD

Plumptre Road

BS397SY

Mendip Close

BS397XQ

Woodview

BA32XP

Bowlditch Lane

BS397PA

Littlebrook

BS397PY

Wallenge Close

BS397SU

Old Mills Industrial Estate

BS397NU

Jubilee Terrace

BS397AW

Caxton Close

BS397YT

Brookside

BA32XU

Radford Hill

BS397AD

Foundry Walk

BS397PX

Wallenge Drive

BS397QS

Alexandra Park

BS397RQ

Winterfield Road

BS397XW

Ludwells Orchard

BS397AR

Old Print Works Road

BA32XS

Paulto Hill

BS397RW

Oaklands

BS397AS

Burnett Close

BS397PU

Upper Radford

BS397YU

Somerset Way

BS397LY

Tennis Court Road

BS397SG

Meadow Road

BS397SW

Old Mills

BS397TF

Bloomfield Rise

BS397YZ

Orchard Road

BS397LE

The Triangle

BS397LJ

Hallatrow Road

BS397RS

High Acre

BS397QR

Winterfield Road

BS397RY

Winterfield Park

BS397XT

Ham Grove

BS397YX

Somerset Way

BA32SN

Harts Paddock

BS397LW

Farrington Road

BS397QA

Valley View Road

BS397XF

Brummel Way

BS397LH

Hallatrow Road

BS397RB

Rudgeway Road

BS397AL

Pigeon Field

BS397LN

High Park

BS397NA

Tennis Court Avenue

BS397PT

Withy Mills

BS397RR

Greenvale Road

BS397PH

Brittens Hill

BS397AF

Williams Green

BS397BA

Langford Close

BS397SS

Royal Oak Cottages

BS397AG

Weir Close

BS397AU

Oxleaze Way

BS397AJ

High Street

BS397LF

Church Lane

BS397QJ

High Street

BS397RP

Oaklands

BS397NQ

Park Road

BS397XA

Camview

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail