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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

BA45UD

West Shepton

BA45JN

Forum Terrace

BA45RL

Manship Green

BA45NJ

Victoria Grove

BA45DL

Lower Lane

BA45BX

Commercial Road

BA44HU

Holly Lane

BA45YB

Westleigh Gardens

BA45AE

High Street

BA45PS

Whitstone Road

BA49SQ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45QH

Allyn Saxon Drive

BA45DT

Zion Hill

BA49TD

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44TW

Trajans Way

BA44PE

Mendip Avenue

BA49SS

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TN

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45EL

Crown Cottages

BA53RR

Old Wells Road

BA45EE

Church Lane

BA45RR

Wainwright Court

BA45UH

West Shepton

BA45UY

Coombe Lane

BA53QT

Rock Street

BA45PJ

Kyte Road

BA53HD

Thrupe Lane

BA45UN

West Shepton

BA53RP

Dungeon Lane

BA49TB

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45TD

Berryman Close

BA44JE

Windsor Hill Lane

BA49SB

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45LR

Barrendown Lane

BA44DA

The Budds

BA45GF

Society Road

BA45HN

Kilver Street

BA45RB

Westway Lane

BA44HG

Nalder Close

BA44EJ

Blackberry Close

BA45GG

St Peters Road

BA45PE

Charlton Road

BA44JA

Ham Lane East

BA45UR

Cornwall Road

BA45FF

Shepton Road

BA45JS

Back Lane

BA45BE

Town Street

BA45QE

Brewery Lane

BA45EA

West Shepton

BA44DE

Long Acre

BA53QY

Poundfold

BA44LR

Hobbs Road

BA49SY

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44AS

Clover Ground

BA45FL

Waterer Way

BA45BS

Park Road

BA45BT

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45RN

Manship Green

BA49SA

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44EG

Starling Way

BA45JE

Bowlish Lane

BA53QL

Long Street

BA45AT

Townsend

BA45UL

West Shepton

BA44JL

Bath Road

BA45JH

Wells Road

BA45LZ

Whitstone Close

BA44GE

Oaklie Meadow

BA45TB

Berryman Close

BA45XD

Coombe Lane

BA45AR

Drill Hall Lane

BA44EY

Cranmore Close

BA45JQ

Wells Road

BA45TG

Queens Road

BA45GD

Naisholt Road

BA44PW

Centurion Business Centre

BA45QR

Compton Road

BA45DW

Commercial Road

BA53QD

Duncart Lane

BA45WS

Bowditch Close

BA45RP

Field Villas

BA45TJ

Duchy Road

BA53RA

Fayreway

BA49TJ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45QY

Middleton Lane

BA44HX

Walnut Grove

BA45EW

Watts Place

BA45PL

Collett Avenue

BA44FH

Bolter's Lane

BA45FN

Brewery Lane

BA53QU

Coombe Cottages

BA45PF

Charlton Road

BA53QP

Combe Green

BA45UE

Norah Fry Avenue

BA45AA

High Street

BA45RW

Field View

BA45XX

Bishop Crescent

BA53RN

Old Street Lane

BA45BD

Town Street

BA44PN

Shepton Mallet

Data Sources

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