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Shepton Mallet

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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

BA45JB

Coombe Lane

BA45NL

Kilver Street

BA45PQ

Charlton Close

BA45SZ

Beacon View

BA45XQ

Kent

BA44GJ

Shepton Mallet

BA44HY

Whiting Close

BA44HZ

Thorne Lane

BA44JA

Ham Lane East

BA45DY

Board Cross

BA45JD

Bowlish Lane

BA45JE

Bowlish Lane

BA45JF

Forum Lane

BA45JJ

Coombe Dell

BA45NQ

Kilver Street

BA45YF

Coombe View

BA49TS

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49ZZ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SH

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SJ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SL

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SN

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SP

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SQ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SR

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SS

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49ST

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SU

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SX

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SY

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49SZ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TA

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TB

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TD

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TE

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TF

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TG

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TH

Shepton Mallet

BA49TJ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TN

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TP

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TQ

Cannard's Grave Road

BA49TR

Cannard's Grave Road

BA53RP

Dungeon Lane

BA45FB

Pike Hill

Data Sources

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