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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

BA45AQ

High Street

BA45AS

High Street

BA45EB

West Shepton

BA45NB

Great Barton

BA45NY

Charlton Road

BA53RR

Old Wells Road

BA44FE

Mistletoe Lane

BA45FG

Whitstone Place

BA45JL

Forum Lane

BA45QB

Whitstone Rise

BA45XY

Hyatt Place

BA45YQ

Shaftgate Avenue

BA44FP

The Canaries Path

BA44TN

Trajans Way

BA44TT

Constantine Court

BA45GJ

Allen Drive

BA45PB

Charlton Road

BA45TL

Queens Road

BA53RH

Bennetts Close

BA44EF

Connock Square

BA44JW

Lower Downside

BA45PX

Fuller Close

BA53QP

Combe Green

BA44FB

Blandford Road

BA44FH

Bolter's Lane

BA45BH

St Peters Terrace

BA45JU

Willow Drive

BA45NZ

Charlton Road

BA45RX

Westway Close

BA45SU

Churchill Road

BA45UD

West Shepton

BA45BU

Commercial Road

BA45EF

Town Street

BA45TY

Westfield

BA49BB

Shepton Mallet

BA49BY

Shepton Mallet

BA49SE

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44AW

Henley Rise

BA45FQ

Frithfield Lane

BA45JY

Carlton Court

BA53QH

Long Street

BA45DH

Commercial Road

BA45LF

Great Gardens

BA45LH

Leg Square

BA45QY

Middleton Lane

BA45TB

Berryman Close

BA45UY

Coombe Lane

BA53QS

Church Street

BA44NH

Frampton Road

BA44PR

Charlton Road

BA45AN

High Street

BA45GE

Roundwell Close

BA45HF

Lower Silk Mill

BA45PR

Whitstone Road

BA45TJ

Duchy Road

BA44AL

Webber Road

BA44BX

Dark Lane

BA44JQ

Burnthouse Drove

BA45JR

Ham Lane

BA45LP

Lower Lane

BA45PZ

Nightingale Grove

BA53QZ

Fayreway

BA44FQ

Flanders Path

BA45JS

Back Lane

BA45SH

Christopher Way

BA45ST

Norton Close

BA53RF

Honeymead

BA44HG

Nalder Close

BA44LZ

Shepton Mallet

BA45LA

Paul Street

BA45QF

Charlton Road

BA45RG

Lockey Road

BA45SF

Kingsland Road

BA45UR

Cornwall Road

BA53RB

Thrupe Lane

BA45AZ

Market Place

BA45HN

Kilver Street

BA45QA

Whitstone Rise

BA45QZ

Compton Close

BA45RN

Manship Green

BA44FW

Bourke Road

BA45RJ

Douglas Drive

BA44DE

Long Acre

BA44JX

Back Lane

BA44WD

Shepton Mallet

BA45BE

Town Street

BA45BG

Town Street

BA45QD

Brewery Lane

BA45XF

Southfield Road

BA53QU

Coombe Cottages

BA45EP

Cowl Street

BA45GB

Misburg Close

BA45HB

Draycott Road

BA45RL

Manship Green

BA45XJ

Old Wells Road

BA44TP

Dennett Close

BA45HZ

Back Lane

BA45SW

Mason Way

BA45XR

Hawthorn Crescent

BA44DA

The Budds

Data Sources

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