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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

BA45QD

Brewery Lane

BA45RF

Maxwell Road

BA53RF

Honeymead

BA45RG

Lockey Road

BA49BY

Shepton Mallet

BA45SZ

Beacon View

BA45JJ

Coombe Dell

BA45DN

Commercial Road

BA44FT

Cazenove Close

BA45LE

Shepton Mallet

BA44LP

Bowlish Lane

BA49TA

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SW

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45HD

Angwin Close

BA44TN

Trajans Way

BA45NF

Kilver Street

BA44AW

Henley Rise

BA44DP

Ash Grove

BA45NX

Meadow Rise

BA45LX

Town Lane

BA44FR

Poppy Path

BA49TE

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45LL

Leg Square

BA45LQ

Leg Square

BA45HP

Draycott Road

BA45SF

Kingsland Road

BA45QG

Charlton Road

BA45HY

The Mead

BA49TG

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45JX

Elm Way

BA45RS

Castle Court

BA53RD

West Lane

BA44TP

Dennett Close

BA53HB

Burnthouse Drove

BA44NH

Frampton Road

BA45QS

Compton Road

BA45UT

Coombe Lane

BA53RQ

Fayreway

BA45HL

Princes Road

BA45SB

Townsend

BA45DJ

Commercial Road

BA53QW

Rookery Lane

BA53RB

Thrupe Lane

BA44JQ

Burnthouse Drove

BA45PQ

Charlton Close

BA45RT

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45FQ

Frithfield Lane

BA45PN

Whitstone Road

BA45PB

Charlton Road

BA45JF

Forum Lane

BA45YA

Shaftgate Avenue

BA45HQ

Waterloo Road

BA44RT

Spencer Road

BA45EU

Cowl Street

BA49SJ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45ER

Cowl Street

BA45HX

Pembroke Cottages

BA45DH

Commercial Road

BA45XZ

Old Wells Road

BA45QP

Compton Corner

BA45RD

Pullen Court

BA44DW

Chestnut Parade

BA45BY

Commercial Road

BA49BB

Shepton Mallet

BA45HA

Draycott Road

BA44GF

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44JX

Back Lane

BA45HZ

Back Lane

BA45GE

Roundwell Close

BA49TR

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45LG

Hollies Close

BA45NQ

Kilver Street

BA45TH

Strode Way

BA45YD

Prospect Close

BA44PG

St Peters Road

BA44DJ

Garden Ground

BA45WT

Frys Walk

BA45NY

Charlton Road

BA45PH

Charlton Road

BA53QN

Long Street

BA45QQ

Shepton Mallet

BA45YE

Shaftgate Avenue

BA45LW

Peter Street

BA44PP

Frog Lane

BA44GJ

Shepton Mallet

BA45RE

Cannards Grave Road

BA45EB

West Shepton

BA45YG

Wickham Way

BA44JS

Bolters Lane

BA44UA

Domus Drive

BA45PZ

Nightingale Grove

BA45XW

Beech Avenue

BA45JY

Carlton Court

BA45RJ

Douglas Drive

BA45UP

Cornwall Road

BA45GJ

Allen Drive

BA45TZ

Hitchen Lane

BA49TP

Cannard's Grave Road

BA53QQ

Long Street

BA45BN

St Pauls Mews

Data Sources

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