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Wincanton & Bruton

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About

Wincanton & Bruton ward encompasses a rural area of southeast Somerset, featuring two distinct market towns. Wincanton is known for its historic connections to horse racing and a high street with traditional independent businesses. The nearby town of Bruton, situated along the River Brue, has a notable artistic character anchored by the Hauser & Wirth Somerset gallery, a contemporary arts centre set within a converted farm.

The landscape is defined by rolling farmland and the valleys of tributaries feeding the Brue. The ward includes several surrounding villages and hamlets, such as Yarlington and Charlton Musgrove, which contribute to its agricultural economy. Local governance is shared between the unitary Somerset Council and the more focused town councils, addressing matters from planning to community services across the parish areas.

Area overview

On average Wincanton & Bruton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wincanton & Bruton is £54,926 per year. There are 6 schools in Wincanton & Bruton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wincanton & Bruton is home to around 11,792 people, with a population density of about 114.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wincanton & Bruton Population
11,792
Population density
114.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.72(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.52(-29%)
Other theft
7.55(+34%)
Shoplifting
7.29(+10%)
Public order
6.95(+6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,853
92.03%
Other White
553
4.69%
African
45
0.38%
Other Asian
38
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.3%
Total population: 11,793

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,001
31.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,750
18.34%
No qualifications
1,505
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,446
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,004
10.52%
Total 16+ residents: 9,542

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,906
37.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,313
25.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
869
17.12%
Other social rented
586
11.54%
Other forms of private rent
221
4.35%
Total households: 5,077

Property prices in Wincanton & Bruton

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Wincanton & Bruton area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £892,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wincanton & Bruton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wincanton & Bruton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached53£385,000£3,634
Flats17£125,000£2,880
Semi-Detached40£273,750£3,182
Terraced27£227,000£3,196

10 years median price trend in Wincanton & Bruton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wincanton & Bruton.

All postcodes in Wincanton & Bruton

BA100ET

Grove Alley

BA98HR

Quarry Close

BA100LG

Tower View

BA99PW

Lears Lane

BA99RJ

Fairfield Court

BA100NG

Dropping Lane

BA99FF

Pines Close

BA98HJ

Barrow Lane

BA100JT

Fairview

BA99LW

Bayford Hill

BA99NB

Waterside Road

BA99EG

Southgate Road

BA99HS

Common Road

BA99EW

Home Drive

BA100BJ

Shute Lane

BA99DY

South Street

BA98LS

Chapel Lane

BA99EU

Tything Way

BA99GB

Lancelot Drive

BA99PB

Market Court

BA99BU

West Hill

BA100AL

High Street

BA98HN

Priory Cottages

BA99DL

South Street

BA99NN

Bayford Lane

BA99DQ

Dancing Lane

BA99HF

Balsam Fields

BA99BD

Linden Cottages

BA100AG

High Street

BA77LY

Caryedge Lane

BA99HJ

The Avenue

BA100FF

Burrowfield Close

BA98LP

Marsh Lane

BA99QQ

Long Lane

BA100PJ

Old Station Lane

BA99JR

Locks Lane

BA99FT

Morpork Street

BA100HY

Brue Close

BA99DW

South Street

BA100NB

Godminster Lane

BA80ZQ

Carrington Way

BA100FG

Old Vicarage Gardens

BA98JD

Godminster Lane

BA100HN

Burrowfield

BA99JB

Carrington Way

BA98JL

East Street

BA100LN

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99HL

Mundays Mead

BA100AZ

Providence Place

BA100PP

Wyke Lane

BA100QP

Coombe Street

BA99QU

Bayford Hill

BA100PT

Old Station Lane

BA99AW

Silver Street

BA100JS

Druley Hill

BA99HH

The Avenue

BA99NQ

Devenish Lane

BA99RP

Wessex Way

BA99RX

Murray Way

BA99AT

North Street

BA100HP

Burrowfield Close

BA100BU

Park Way

BA98BA

Dancing Lane

BA100FA

Cogley Road

BA99BN

The Batch

BA98LY

Chapel Lane

BA99HN

Cherry Tree Court

BA99PL

Shaftesbury Lane

BA100HH

Burrowfield

BA99LE

Flingers Lane

BA98HZ

Stoke Hill

BA100NT

Sunny Hill

BA100LW

Wincanton & Bruton

BA77NH

Grove Mead

BA99RA

Batchpool Lane

BA100FB

Lark Close

BA77NE

Welham Farm Cottages

BA99LS

Bayford Hill

BA99BH

Rickhayes

BA100BH

West End

BA99SH

Pines Close

BA99ND

Maddocks Park

BA99RN

Meadow Close

BA98HF

Maggs Mead

BA99NX

Carrington Way

BA98LT

Downs View

BA98JE

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99SB

Blackmore Chase

BA99RR

Wessex Way

BA98BJ

Old Hill

BA99HX

Common Road

BA99EZ

Elm Drive

BA99JN

High Street

BA77NJ

Grove Cottages

BA99LA

Market Place

BA99LG

Ireson Villas

BA100EH

Station Road

BA98NQ

Bayford Lane

BA99HR

Mundays Mead

BA99NF

Hill Close

Data Sources

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