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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 57 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
57
Deprivation level
5/10
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
30.27(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.85(-28%)
Shoplifting
8.14(+22%)
Other theft
7.38(+31%)
Public order
5.94(-10%)
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 158 recent sales, the median property price is £274,000 in Wincanton & Bruton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,150,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wincanton & Bruton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£402,500
Flats26£127,125
Semi-Detached42£278,000
Terraced37£225,000

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

BA77NF

Cattle Hill

BA99DL

South Street

BA99HF

Balsam Fields

BA99PS

Hale Lane

BA99QZ

Batchpool Lane

BA99RD

Common Road

BA100ED

Plox

BA100NY

Mill Lane

BA100QB

Whaddon

BA99AQ

Shadwell Court

BA99BL

Springfield Road

BA99JX

Cherry Tree Court

BA99QA

Station Road

BA99SH

Pines Close

BA100HR

Burrowfield

BA100DX

Batts Field

BA100EW

Coombe Street

BA100LQ

Wincanton & Bruton

BA100ND

Godminster Lane

BA99BB

Waterside

BA99BG

The Batch

BA99BZ

West Hill

BA99PJ

Devenish Lane

BA99QB

Saunters Close

BA99RF

Dukes Close

BA100HP

Burrowfield Close

BA100AW

High Street

BA100EQ

Patwell Street

BA100JF

Cuckoo Hill

BA99FR

Moon Pond Lane

BA99QP

Broadweavers Close

BA99RU

Alfreds Way

BA99BX

West Hill

BA77NX

Green Lane

BA99RT

Saxon Way

BA100DG

St Catherines Hill

BA98BG

Whitehall

BA98HA

Elm Lane

BA99AY

Rockhill Villas

BA100DJ

Higher Tolbury

BA100HZ

Brue Avenue

BA100PQ

Mill Lane

BA98HE

Shalford Lane

BA98HY

Stoke Hill

BA100AT

Mill Lane

BA100BT

Westfield

BA100EP

Coombe Street

BA100HS

Burrowfield

BA100JS

Druley Hill

BA100LD

Brewham Road

BA98NE

Grove Close

BA99AU

North Street

BA99BA

Shatterwell Villas

BA99NH

Bayford Hill

BA99RB

Common Road

BA100HN

Burrowfield

BA98BL

Bath Terrace

BA98HD

Shalford Lane

BA98LQ

Marsh Lane

BA99AS

Rodber Gardens

BA99FU

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99GG

Camelot Villas

BA99NZ

Vale View

BA99RQ

Wessex Way

BA100BS

Lusty Gardens

BA100QA

Coombe Hill

BA98BA

Dancing Lane

BA98BN

Verrington Lane

BA100FB

Lark Close

BA100AA

High Street

BA100DQ

Tolbury Lane

BA100JZ

Street Lane

BA100QF

Fir Tree Cottages

BA99HW

Balsam Close

BA99NT

Les Rosiers Grove

BA99PE

Bayford Lane

BA99QJ

School Hill

BA100AN

High Street

BA100EG

Patwell Lane

BA100ER

Coombe Street

BA100PD

Mill Lane

BA100PP

Wyke Lane

BA98JB

Wincanton & Bruton

BA98LS

Chapel Lane

BA99DF

Dancing Lane

BA99ER

Laburnum Villas

BA99JB

Carrington Way

BA99PP

Littlebridge

BA99QL

Long Lane

BA100PT

Old Station Lane

BA100EN

Coombe Street

BA100LA

Kingsettle Hill

BA100EA

Lower Backway

BA100PS

Orchard Cottages

BA98HH

Wincanton & Bruton

BA98LY

Chapel Lane

BA99BD

Linden Cottages

BA99BY

West Hill

BA100PY

Creech Hill Lane

BA100AJ

High Street

Data Sources

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