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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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 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
Flats21£160,000
Semi-Detached44£279,750
Terraced46£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

BA45AA

High Street

BA45GX

York Mews

BA45RS

Castle Court

BA45UT

Coombe Lane

BA53QL

Long Street

BA45AR

Drill Hall Lane

BA45DU

Kings Close

BA45SJ

Mason Way

BA53HF

Sleight Lane

BA49BP

Shepton Mallet

BA44HU

Holly Lane

BA44JB

Ham Lane

BA45BJ

Town Street

BA45EQ

Tipcote Hill

BA45EU

Cowl Street

BA53RQ

Fayreway

BA44PH

Whitstone Lane

BA44TR

Chi Rio Close

BA44TW

Trajans Way

BA45EG

Station Road

BA45FL

Waterer Way

BA45JN

Forum Terrace

BA49SD

Cannard's Grave Road

BA53QN

Long Street

BA44GE

Oaklie Meadow

BA44GF

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45JG

Pike Hill

BA45JH

Wells Road

BA45PP

Whitstone Road

BA44UA

Domus Drive

BA45FP

Park Road

BA45LY

Town Lane

BA45RR

Wainwright Court

BA45SQ

Christopher Way

BA45SX

Churchill Road

BA45XZ

Old Wells Road

BA45YR

Old Wells Road

BA45DR

Yeomanry Way

BA45DX

Board Cross

BA45HQ

Waterloo Road

BA45QT

Compton Road

BA49TT

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SW

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TL

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45BX

Commercial Road

BA45NS

Meadow Rise

BA45SG

Stevens Close

BA44FD

Clarks Meadow

BA45AE

High Street

BA45BN

St Pauls Mews

BA45UP

Cornwall Road

BA44AR

Weavers Close

BA44TS

Constantine Court

BA45BT

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45DL

Lower Lane

BA45HL

Princes Road

BA45NJ

Victoria Grove

BA45PW

Whitstone Road

BA45UB

West Shepton

BA53RA

Fayreway

BA44DP

Ash Grove

BA44NA

Church Lane

BA45AX

High Street

BA45UL

West Shepton

BA45XG

Southfield Road

BA44EJ

Blackberry Close

BA44PG

St Peters Road

BA45UZ

Coombe Lane

BA53QR

East View Cottages

BA44AT

Somerville Close

BA45TH

Strode Way

BA44HT

Starling Way

BA44TU

Roman Villas

BA45AD

High Street

BA45BB

Shepton Mallet

BA45EE

Church Lane

BA45EH

Cats Ash

BA45ER

Cowl Street

BA45TG

Queens Road

BA45UQ

Old Wells Road

BA53QT

Rock Street

BA53RJ

Orchard Cottages

BA44LX

Cannards Grave Road

BA45HH

Waterloo Road

BA45NF

Kilver Street

BA45RH

Douglas Drive

BA45TZ

Hitchen Lane

BA45UJ

West Shepton

BA53QJ

Long Street

BA53QX

Boards Lane

BA53RN

Old Street Lane

BA44DW

Chestnut Parade

BA44FS

Bourke Road

BA44LR

Hobbs Road

BA45QE

Brewery Lane

BA45SL

Mason Way

BA53RL

Old Street

BA45ET

Cowl Street

BA45PF

Charlton Road

BA45SS

Moulton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.