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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Paulton is £292,000 (around £328 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £257,000 and £350,000. There are 2 schools in Paulton: 2 primary (0 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Paulton Population
6,503
Population density
998.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.91(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.92(-27%)
Public order
6.3(-4%)
Vehicle crime
4.61(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.84(-41%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,130
94.24%
Other White
177
2.72%
Other Asian
47
0.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.42%
Total population: 6,505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price: £292,000
Price per sq ft: £328
Sales (last 12 months): 109
Typical range (middle 50%): £257K – £350K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Paulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,250 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Paulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£370,000£331
Semi-Detached29£299,950£349
Terraced36£270,000£307
Flats11£167,500£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Paulton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£151,000£199,975£242,750
2017£285,000£140,000£225,000£225,500
2018£331,248£145,500£241,000£214,995
2019£315,995£148,975£240,000£230,000
2020£330,000£120,000£247,000£230,000
2021£325,000£157,000£253,000£242,250
2022£375,000£156,475£290,000£271,050
2023£410,000£175,000£285,000£248,750
2024£401,875£165,000£290,000£267,500
2025£384,500£166,250£290,000£269,500
2026£370,000£187,000£299,950£272,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paulton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292£259£236£228
2017£274£220£269£223
2018£250£260£258£265
2019£257£271£255£270
2020£274£259£283£245
2021£271£274£282£271
2022£355£290£358£306
2023£380£298£355£314
2024£311£303£332£320
2025£350£326£332£304
2026£328£366£375£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paulton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Paulton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district.

Band A£1,589
Band B£1,854
Band C£2,119
Band D£2,383
Band E£2,913
Band F£3,443
Band G£3,972
Band H£4,767

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Paulton ward.

Local councillors

Grant Christopher Johnson

Paulton - Elected 22 Jun 2023

Labour Party

Liz Hardman

Paulton - Elected 22 Jun 2023

Labour Party

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BS397TG

Oxleaze Way

BS397SF

Clandown Road

BS397XL

Downsway

BS397QZ

Elm Road

BS397SX

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BS397PX

Wallenge Drive

BS397NT

Rookery Villas

BS397AL

Pigeon Field

BS397NU

Jubilee Terrace

BS397LN

High Park

BS397NE

Specklemead

BS397NX

Bristol Road

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New Pit

BS397BB

Bath Road

BS397XB

Roman Way

BS397QG

The Pithay

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Old Print Works Road

BS397QA

Valley View Road

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Weir Close

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Book Close

BS397AN

Shoe Lane

BS397RG

Badman Close

BS397SB

Salisbury Road

BS397AF

Williams Green

BS397LR

Winterfield Close

BS397PG

Brittens Hill

BS397PN

Hillside Close

BS397QB

Valley View Road

BS397LJ

Hallatrow Road

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Hayboro Way

BS397BD

Salisbury Road

BS397PU

Upper Radford

BS397PP

Gregorys Tyning

BS397RZ

Brittens Close

BS397TE

St Juliens Close

BS397PE

Brittens Hill

BS397AS

Burnett Close

BS397LX

Tennis Court Road

BS397PH

Brittens Hill

BS397RP

Oaklands

BS397AH

Clifford Drive

BS397QW

Windsor Terrace

BS397SN

Boxbury Hill

BS397AQ

Barton Well

BS397NR

Plummers Hill

BS397LZ

Tennis Court Avenue

BS397RN

Summerhayes

BS397XU

The Mead

BS397QX

Elm Road

BS397NQ

Park Road

BS397YU

Somerset Way

BS397PZ

Valley View Road

BS397XG

Brummel Way

BS397SS

Royal Oak Cottages

BA32XP

Bowlditch Lane

BS397RA

Spring Ground Road

BS397RT

Laurel Drive

BS397YX

Somerset Way

BS397LP

Farrington Road

BS397NL

Brookside

BS397NF

Park Road

BS397NN

Brookside Close

BS397XP

Orchard Gardens

BS397QN

Lilian Terrace

BS397PD

Hanham Lane

BS397RJ

Salisbury Road

BS397SR

Old Mills

BS397LS

Simons Close

BS397PQ

Brittens Hill

BS397XE

Downsway

BS397LW

Farrington Road

BS397RL

Salisbury View

BS397NB

Specklemead

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