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About

Shepton Mallet is a ward located in the Mendip district of Somerset, England. The area covers the town of Shepton Mallet and its surrounding rural settlements. It lies approximately 18 miles south of Bristol and 5 miles east of Wells, with good transport links via the A37 and A361 roads. The ward includes historic landmarks such as the Market Cross and Shepton Mallet Prison, one of the oldest prisons in the UK.

The ward has a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural land. Shepton Mallet town centre features independent shops, supermarkets, and local services. The area is known for hosting events like the Royal Bath and West Show and the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival. The ward also includes parts of the Mendip Hills, offering walking and cycling routes. Population density is moderate, with a blend of long-term residents and newcomers attracted by the balance of rural and urban amenities.

Area overview

On average Shepton Mallet has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 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 of residents in Shepton Mallet is £46,646 per year. There are 6 schools in Shepton Mallet: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
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

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

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 159 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Shepton Mallet area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £1,235,000.

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
Detached35£425,000
Flats22£159,975
Semi-Detached51£281,000
Terraced51£230,000

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

BA49TT

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44FQ

Shepton Mallet

BA44HG

Nalder Close

BA45LA

Paul Street

BA45RG

Lockey Road

BA45SF

Kingsland Road

BA45SH

Christopher Way

BA45ST

Norton Close

BA45UR

Cornwall Road

BA53RB

Thrupe Lane

BA53RF

Fayre Way

BA45JH

Wells Road

BA44FW

Bourke Road

BA45AZ

Shepton Mallet

BA45DY

Board Cross

BA45HN

Kilver Street

BA45QA

Whitstone Rise

BA45QZ

Compton Close

BA45RJ

Douglas Drive

BA45RN

Douglas Drive

BA45BG

Shepton Mallet

BA44DE

Long Acre

BA44JX

Back Lane

BA44WD

Shepton Mallet

BA45BE

Great Ostry

BA45EP

Cowl Street

BA45GB

Bucklers Way

BA45HB

Draycott Road

BA45QD

Brewery Lane

BA45RL

Shepton Mallet

BA45XF

Southfield Road

BA45XJ

Hawthorn Crescent

BA53QU

Long Street

BA53RG

Hay Hill

BA45JB

Coombe Lane

BA49TP

Cannard's Grave Road

BA44DA

Shepton Mallet

BA44TP

Amulet Way

BA45HZ

Back Lane

BA45NL

Kilver Street

BA45PQ

Charlton Close

BA45SW

Mason Way

BA45SZ

Beacon View

BA45XQ

Kent Lane

BA45XR

Hawthorn Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.