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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

BA45WT

Frys Walk

BA45DG

High Street

BA45DN

Commercial Road

BA45EL

Crown Cottages

BA45PJ

Kyte Road

BA45YA

Shaftgate Avenue

BA44BW

Little Brooks Lane

BA45QH

Allyn Saxon Drive

BA45TU

Eastfield

BA45UW

Kent West Shepton

BA45XA

Coombe Lane

BA45YD

Prospect Close

BA53HD

Thrupe Lane

BA53HE

Thrupe Lane

BA44HH

Sherring Road

BA45DQ

Western Court

BA45PA

Charlton Road

BA45QS

Compton Road

BA45UE

Norah Fry Avenue

BA49BL

Shepton Mallet

BA49SG

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44AS

Clover Ground

BA45DZ

Silk Close

BA45PU

Coopers Mead

BA45LQ

Leg Square

BA45LS

Cornhill

BA44TL

Amulet Way

BA45RE

Cannards Grave Road

BA45SN

Mason Way

BA45XE

Beech Avenue

BA45XL

Old Wells Road

BA45ES

Cowl Street

BA45FA

Charlton Road

BA45JW

Ham Lane

BA45PG

Charlton Road

BA45RB

Westway Lane

BA45YG

Wickham Way

BA44PN

Shepton Mallet

BA45DD

Station Road

BA45RW

Field View

BA49DP

Shepton Mallet

BA53QQ

Long Street

BA45GF

Society Road

BA45HA

Draycott Road

BA45HP

Draycott Road

BA45SP

Mason Way

BA45UX

Coombe Lane

BA44DJ

Garden Ground

BA44FR

Poppy Path

BA44JN

Bolter's Lane

BA45HU

Draycott Road

BA45NU

Meadow Rise

BA45UH

West Shepton

BA49SF

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44JL

Bath Road

BA45DB

Rectory Road

BA45LE

Shepton Mallet

BA45TN

Queens Road

BA45TQ

Buckland Road

BA45FE

Summerleaze Park

BA45LG

Hollies Close

BA45TW

Hitchen Lane

BA45YB

Westleigh Gardens

BA53HB

Burnthouse Drove

BA44HX

Walnut Grove

BA44RT

Spencer Road

BA45DJ

Commercial Road

BA45ND

Kilver Street

BA45NE

Kilver Street

BA45PY

Whitstone Road

BA45RP

Field Villas

BA45TT

Great Ostry

BA45XX

Bishop Crescent

BA45DT

Zion Hill

BA45FH

Greenacres

BA45GH

Barrington Place

BA45NT

Meadow Rise

BA45SB

Townsend

BA45XP

Lime Grove

BA45BL

Peter Street

BA45EN

Longbridge

BA45TD

Berryman Close

BA44PS

Fosse Lane

BA45BS

Park Road

BA45NP

Quarr

BA45RD

Pullen Court

BA44LU

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45AL

Regal Road

BA45BY

Commercial Road

BA45RQ

Lockey Road

BA45UG

Coombe Lane

BA53RD

West Lane

BA45FN

Brewery Lane

BA45LD

Paul Street

BA45LX

Town Lane

BA45NX

Meadow Rise

BA45PS

Whitstone Road

BA45RT

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44LW

Marsh Close

BA44LY

Cannard's Grave Road

Data Sources

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