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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

BA45TF

Queens Road

BA45DG

High Street

BA44FE

Mistletoe Lane

BA45QL

Somerset Close

BA49SU

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45BH

St Peters Terrace

BA45XF

Southfield Road

BA45SL

Mason Way

BA53QR

East View Cottages

BA45XE

Beech Avenue

BA44JB

Ham Lane

BA45LP

Lower Lane

BA44FB

Blandford Road

BA45YF

Coombe View

BA45TL

Queens Road

BA49TQ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA45SX

Churchill Road

BA53QS

Church Street

BA45UG

Coombe Lane

BA44JG

Forum Lane

BA45LT

Cornhill

BA45BB

Shepton Mallet

BA49SR

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SG

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44FS

Bourke Road

BA44BZ

James Close

BA44LT

Abbot Lane

BA44NE

Little Brooks Lane

BA53RL

Old Street

BA45SJ

Mason Way

BA44HZ

Thorne Lane

BA45QJ

Yeomanry Way

BA45XG

Southfield Road

BA45EF

Town Street

BA44PH

Whitstone Lane

BA53HE

Thrupe Lane

BA45EH

Cats Ash

BA45PP

Whitstone Road

BA44DL

Dukes Field

BA49EG

Shepton Mallet

BA45GH

Barrington Place

BA45XN

Old Wells Road

BA45JR

Ham Lane

BA45LH

Leg Square

BA45EP

Cowl Street

Data Sources

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