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About

Shepton Mallet ward covers the historic market town itself, nestled within the Mendip Hills. The area is centred on the River Sheppey, which flows through the town. Its layout reflects a long history, with streets radiating from the central Market Cross. The local economy has traditional roots in agriculture and retail, with the town hosting a regular market.

The ward includes residential neighbourhoods and industrial estates on its fringes. A notable local structure is the former Shepton Mallet Prison, a large 17th-century facility that has shaped the town's identity. Surrounding farmland and the nearby Mendip Hills influence the area's character. The town provides essential services and community facilities for its residents.

Area overview

On average Shepton Mallet has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% 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 £51,348 per year. There are 6 schools in Shepton Mallet: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shepton Mallet is home to around 11,170 people, with a population density of about 663.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shepton Mallet Population
11,170
Population density
663.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.34(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.35(-18%)
Public order
10.3(+56%)
Other theft
7.25(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,849
88.19%
Other White
845
7.57%
Irish
59
0.53%
Other
56
0.5%
Indian
56
0.5%
Total population: 11,168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,548
27.76%
No qualifications
1,718
18.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,670
18.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,427
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
997
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 9,179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,676
34.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,467
29.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
955
19.44%
Other social rented
525
10.69%
Social rents from council
132
2.69%
Total households: 4,913

Property prices in Shepton Mallet

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Shepton Mallet area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £1,200,000.

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
Detached34£422,500
Flats22£160,000
Semi-Detached45£278,500
Terraced48£231,000

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

BA44BZ

James Close

BA44DN

Four Acres

BA44EX

Bollnas Close

BA45GD

Naisholt Road

BA45GG

St Peters Road

BA45HR

Draycott Road

BA45LR

Barrendown Lane

BA45PH

Charlton Road

BA45SR

Alfred Crescent

BA45TF

Queens Road

BA45XW

Beech Avenue

BA53RG

Hay Hill

BA45EJ

Gold Hill

BA45FF

Shepton Road

BA45PL

Collett Avenue

BA53RE

Somerville Cottages

BA44PW

Centurion Business Centre

BA45DF

Board Cross

BA45HS

Draycott Road

BA45JA

Forum Lane

BA45JX

Elm Way

BA45QU

Brewery Lane

BA44FT

Cazenove Close

BA44JG

Forum Lane

BA45HG

Waterloo Road

BA45PT

Whitstone Road

BA45YE

Shaftgate Avenue

BA49EG

Shepton Mallet

BA44EG

Starling Way

BA44JE

Windsor Hill Lane

BA44LP

Bowlish Lane

BA45BW

Church Lane

BA45EA

West Shepton

BA45GL

Finch Close

BA45PD

Charlton Road

BA45QL

Somerset Close

BA45UN

West Shepton

BA45XD

Coombe Lane

BA53QY

Poundfold

BA44BU

Julian Close

BA44HF

Sherring Road

BA45BD

Town Street

BA45HY

The Mead

BA45JT

Back Lane

BA45RF

Maxwell Road

BA45AT

Townsend

BA45HT

Draycott Road

BA45LJ

Leg Square

BA45NW

Garston Street

BA45QQ

Shepton Mallet

BA45WW

West End Court

BA44JP

Lower Downside

BA44PE

Mendip Avenue

BA45UA

The Sisters

BA45WS

Bowditch Close

BA49SA

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SB

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44LS

Hobbs Road

BA45EZ

Hillmead

BA45HD

Angwin Close

BA45LL

Leg Square

BA45PN

Whitstone Road

BA45XN

Old Wells Road

BA44TJ

Amulet Way

BA45BP

Park Road

BA45LW

Peter Street

BA45QP

Compton Corner

BA45QR

Compton Road

BA45RA

Westway Lane

BA45SE

Kingsland Road

BA45TE

Berryman Close

BA44DL

Dukes Field

BA44NE

Little Brooks Lane

BA45DS

Pike Lane

BA45LT

Cornhill

BA45PE

Charlton Road

BA53QD

Duncart Lane

BA45JQ

Wells Road

BA44JS

Bolters Lane

BA45QG

Charlton Road

BA45QJ

Yeomanry Way

BA44JR

Back Lane

BA45DW

Commercial Road

BA45FJ

The Sidings

BA45GA

Finch Close

BA45HE

Waterloo Road

BA45LN

Cornhill Terrace

BA45NH

Leg Square Court

BA45QN

Tallowood

BA45SY

Monmouth Road

BA45UU

Hazel Walk

BA53QW

Rookery Lane

BA44LT

Abbot Lane

BA45EW

Watts Place

BA45HW

The Batch

BA45HX

Pembroke Cottages

BA45LZ

Whitstone Close

BA45TX

Eastfield

BA44EY

Cranmore Close

BA44PP

Frog Lane

Data Sources

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