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About

Shepton Mallet lies in the Mendip Hills, a market town centred around its historic core. The River Sheppey runs through the town, passing by the remains of a 12th-century Augustinian priory. Local commerce has long been connected to the surrounding agricultural land.

The town is noted for its former prison, a 17th-century building that has been adapted for various public uses. Shepton Mallet's industrial heritage includes its role in cider production, with several major producers historically based in the area. The landscape is characterised by limestone geology and rolling farmland.

Area overview

On average Shepton Mallet has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shepton Mallet is £47,872 per year. There are 3 schools in Shepton Mallet: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shepton Mallet is home to around 9,086 people, with a population density of about 1,792.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shepton Mallet Population
9,086
Population density
1,792.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.81(+28%)
Public order
9.24(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-8%)
Shoplifting
5.39(-18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,967
87.71%
Other White
727
8%
Indian
51
0.56%
Irish
46
0.51%
Other
42
0.46%
Total population: 9,083

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,897
25.68%
No qualifications
1,489
20.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,337
18.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,149
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
833
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 7,386

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,237
31.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,181
29.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
793
19.99%
Other social rented
491
12.38%
Social rents from council
127
3.2%
Total households: 3,966

Property prices in Shepton Mallet

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £270,750 in Shepton Mallet area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shepton Mallet 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 Shepton Mallet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£396,500
Flats16£145,000
Semi-Detached49£281,000
Terraced43£240,000

10 years median price trend in Shepton Mallet

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepton Mallet.

All postcodes in Shepton Mallet

BA45BH

St Peters Terrace

BA45TU

Eastfield

BA45JG

Pike Hill

BA45SZ

Beacon View

BA44FB

Blandford Road

BA44HG

Nalder Close

BA45FJ

The Sidings

BA45RA

Westway Lane

BA44TU

Roman Villas

BA45JJ

Coombe Dell

BA44PP

Frog Lane

BA45AR

Drill Hall Lane

BA45UE

Norah Fry Avenue

BA45HT

Draycott Road

BA45JB

Coombe Lane

BA45HF

Lower Silk Mill

BA45RQ

Lockey Road

BA45UJ

West Shepton

BA45NS

Meadow Rise

BA44HY

Whiting Close

BA45XJ

Old Wells Road

BA45EB

West Shepton

BA45EG

Station Road

BA45YB

Westleigh Gardens

BA44FD

Clarks Meadow

BA45DH

Commercial Road

BA44PS

Fosse Lane

BA45TG

Queens Road

BA44FS

Bourke Road

BA45JW

Ham Lane

BA45BY

Commercial Road

BA44AL

Webber Road

BA45RG

Lockey Road

BA44BW

Little Brooks Lane

BA45UT

Coombe Lane

BA45SE

Kingsland Road

BA45YA

Shaftgate Avenue

BA45HP

Draycott Road

BA45XG

Southfield Road

BA45QH

Allyn Saxon Drive

BA45RH

Douglas Drive

BA45XQ

Kent

BA45SX

Churchill Road

BA44WD

Shepton Mallet

BA45SG

Stevens Close

BA44FE

Mistletoe Lane

BA44LY

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44PH

Whitstone Lane

BA44AW

Henley Rise

BA45UH

West Shepton

BA44AR

Weavers Close

BA44EX

Bollnas Close

BA44DE

Long Acre

BA45HR

Draycott Road

BA45QR

Compton Road

BA45QG

Charlton Road

BA45NU

Meadow Rise

BA44TT

Constantine Court

BA45UX

Coombe Lane

BA45DR

Yeomanry Way

BA45JH

Wells Road

BA49ZZ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45SR

Alfred Crescent

BA45SB

Townsend

BA45DT

Zion Hill

BA45PY

Whitstone Road

BA45FH

Greenacres

BA44HF

Sherring Road

BA45BJ

Town Street

BA45DL

Lower Lane

BA45UN

West Shepton

BA44GJ

Shepton Mallet

BA45YD

Prospect Close

BA44AT

Somerville Close

BA45TL

Queens Road

BA44PG

St Peters Road

BA45NT

Meadow Rise

BA45HE

Waterloo Road

BA45PX

Fuller Close

BA44HT

Starling Way

BA45XF

Southfield Road

BA45PP

Whitstone Road

BA44TW

Trajans Way

BA45JQ

Wells Road

BA45HZ

Back Lane

BA45DW

Commercial Road

BA45TF

Queens Road

BA44TR

Chi Rio Close

BA45PW

Whitstone Road

BA45JA

Forum Lane

BA45JR

Ham Lane

BA44HH

Sherring Road

BA45TE

Berryman Close

BA44EF

Connock Square

BA45GJ

Allen Drive

BA44LZ

Shepton Mallet

BA45JN

Forum Terrace

BA45SL

Mason Way

BA45DB

Rectory Road

BA44RT

Spencer Road

Data Sources

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