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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

BA45LY

Town Lane

BA53RE

Somerville Cottages

BA49SD

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45UB

West Shepton

BA45YQ

Shaftgate Avenue

BA45PU

Coopers Mead

BA45LF

Great Gardens

BA45FB

Pike Hill

BA45JG

Pike Hill

BA45HH

Waterloo Road

BA44FD

Clarks Meadow

BA45YR

Old Wells Road

BA49SP

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45AS

High Street

BA45FH

Greenacres

BA45JB

Coombe Lane

BA45RQ

Lockey Road

BA45AD

High Street

BA44AT

Somerville Close

BA44FW

Bourke Road

BA49SH

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45SG

Stevens Close

BA45TN

Queens Road

BA45PY

Whitstone Road

BA44HY

Whiting Close

BA45LA

Paul Street

BA49SL

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45SE

Kingsland Road

BA45NZ

Charlton Road

BA44BU

Julian Close

BA45HG

Waterloo Road

BA44AL

Webber Road

BA49BL

Shepton Mallet

BA44JP

Lower Downside

BA45NE

Kilver Street

BA44TL

Amulet Way

BA45SH

Christopher Way

BA45LD

Paul Street

BA45BJ

Town Street

BA45HR

Draycott Road

BA45PT

Whitstone Road

BA45DB

Rectory Road

BA44LS

Hobbs Road

BA49BP

Shepton Mallet

BA45UU

Hazel Walk

BA45TU

Eastfield

BA45SY

Monmouth Road

BA45TY

Westfield

BA45PR

Whitstone Road

BA45TE

Berryman Close

BA44AR

Weavers Close

BA49ZZ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45JD

Bowlish Lane

BA45SS

Moulton Close

BA44JR

Back Lane

BA45NB

Great Barton

BA45HT

Draycott Road

BA45GX

York Mews

BA45NW

Garston Street

BA45RH

Douglas Drive

BA45TQ

Buckland Road

BA45SQ

Christopher Way

BA45LJ

Leg Square

BA45TX

Eastfield

BA45HE

Waterloo Road

BA45DX

Board Cross

BA45NP

Quarr

BA45FA

Charlton Road

BA45PX

Fuller Close

BA45XY

Hyatt Place

BA44LY

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45GB

Misburg Close

BA45HF

Lower Silk Mill

BA45NH

Leg Square Court

BA44TU

Roman Villas

BA49DP

Shepton Mallet

BA45HB

Draycott Road

BA53HF

Sleight Lane

BA45XJ

Old Wells Road

BA49SN

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45SN

Mason Way

BA45LN

Cornhill Terrace

BA45NT

Meadow Rise

BA44FP

The Canaries Path

BA44HT

Starling Way

BA45NS

Meadow Rise

BA45NL

Kilver Street

BA44TT

Constantine Court

BA45XR

Hawthorn Crescent

BA45DR

Yeomanry Way

BA45QB

Whitstone Rise

BA45AN

High Street

BA45JT

Back Lane

BA44FQ

Flanders Path

BA45UA

The Sisters

BA45XL

Old Wells Road

BA45ET

Cowl Street

BA45QN

Tallowood

BA45PG

Charlton Road

BA44LU

Cannard's Grave Road

Data Sources

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