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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
47.99(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.55(-23%)
Public order
11.37(+74%)
Other theft
7.07(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.54(+1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,849
88.19%
Other White
845
7.57%
Irish
59
0.53%
Indian
56
0.5%
Other
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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Shepton Mallet area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £811,000.

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
Detached29£410,000
Flats19£145,000
Semi-Detached56£281,500
Terraced57£234,000

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

BA45AL

Regal Road

BA45HW

The Batch

BA45BW

Church Lane

BA45DD

Station Road

BA53RG

Hay Hill

BA44PS

Fosse Lane

BA45PW

Whitstone Road

BA45ES

Cowl Street

BA45DY

Board Cross

BA53QZ

Fayreway

BA45JL

Forum Lane

BA45ND

Kilver Street

BA49SE

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45BP

Park Road

BA53QX

Boards Lane

BA45NU

Meadow Rise

BA44WD

Shepton Mallet

BA45EJ

Gold Hill

BA44BX

Dark Lane

BA45QF

Charlton Road

BA45JA

Forum Lane

BA45JW

Ham Lane

BA45EN

Longbridge

BA45PA

Charlton Road

BA44TJ

Amulet Way

BA45TW

Hitchen Lane

BA45UQ

Old Wells Road

BA45AQ

High Street

BA49SX

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45XA

Coombe Lane

BA49ST

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TF

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44PR

Charlton Road

BA45QA

Whitstone Rise

BA44DN

Four Acres

BA45ST

Norton Close

BA53RH

Bennetts Close

BA49SZ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45RX

Westway Close

BA45GA

Finch Close

BA45TT

Great Ostry

BA45HS

Draycott Road

BA44LX

Cannards Grave Road

BA49SF

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45SP

Mason Way

BA45GL

Finch Close

BA53QJ

Long Street

BA45PD

Charlton Road

BA45BG

Town Street

BA45DU

Kings Close

BA45SR

Alfred Crescent

BA49TH

Shepton Mallet

BA44JN

Bolter's Lane

BA45DF

Board Cross

BA45XP

Lime Grove

BA45QU

Brewery Lane

BA45DZ

Silk Close

BA49TT

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45DQ

Western Court

BA44NA

Church Lane

BA44TS

Constantine Court

BA45FJ

The Sidings

BA45QT

Compton Road

BA44HH

Sherring Road

BA45QZ

Compton Close

BA45AZ

Market Place

BA44BW

Little Brooks Lane

BA49TL

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45RA

Westway Lane

BA45FP

Park Road

BA45LS

Cornhill

BA53QH

Long Street

BA49TS

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45BU

Commercial Road

BA45BL

Peter Street

BA45UJ

West Shepton

BA45WW

West End Court

BA44JW

Lower Downside

BA44LZ

Shepton Mallet

BA44LW

Marsh Close

BA45AX

High Street

BA45JU

Willow Drive

BA45SU

Churchill Road

BA45EG

Station Road

BA44EX

Bollnas Close

BA45UW

Kent West Shepton

BA45DS

Pike Lane

BA44EF

Connock Square

BA45FE

Summerleaze Park

BA53RJ

Orchard Cottages

BA45EZ

Hillmead

BA45EQ

Tipcote Hill

BA45UX

Coombe Lane

BA45XQ

Kent

BA45SW

Mason Way

BA44TR

Chi Rio Close

BA44HF

Sherring Road

BA45FG

Whitstone Place

BA45HU

Draycott Road

BA45UZ

Coombe Lane

Data Sources

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