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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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £281,000 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
Detached51£402,500
Flats25£125,000
Semi-Detached42£278,000
Terraced35£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

BA100EZ

Godminster Court

BA98ES

Rectory Lane

BA98LB

Beech Lane

BA99HG

Balsam Fields

BA99RH

Greenway Close

BA99RN

Meadow Close

BA100BN

Gants Mill Lane

BA100HD

Townsend Close

BA77LW

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99BR

Rodber Close

BA99DG

Dancing Lane

BA99GB

Lancelot Drive

BA99LZ

Grants Lane

BA99RG

Deanesly Way

BA100DD

Cole Road

BA98DL

Shatwell Lane

BA98EY

Parsonage Lane

BA99AE

Church Street

BA99AN

Silver Street

BA99GJ

Merlin Terrace

BA99HJ

The Avenue

BA100DN

Higher Backway

BA100NS

Cox's Close

BA98YD

Carrington Way

BA99FF

Pines Close

BA99HL

Mundays Mead

BA99HQ

Balsam Fields

BA99LG

Ireson Villas

BA99QQ

Long Lane

BA99RA

Batchpool Lane

BA99ZZ

Carrington Way

BA100DP

Higher Backway

BA100HF

Quaperlake Street

BA98BB

Kingwell Mews

BA99FA

Vedelers Close

BA99RS

Murray Way

BA100JD

Brewham Road

BA100HT

Eastfield

BA100JE

Cuckoo Hill

BA100LE

Charcroft Hill

BA98BR

Lawrence Hill

BA98LH

Midney Lane

BA98LN

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99DN

Tout Hill

BA99EH

Fire House Mews

BA99HE

Balsam Fields

BA99JP

High Street

BA100HQ

Quaperlake Street

BA100NT

Sunny Hill

BA77LX

Green Lane

BA98LD

Tally's Lane

BA99AF

Church Street

BA99HT

Common Road

BA99JF

High Street

BA99JZ

High Street

BA99PZ

Ridgeway

BA99QE

Tinker's Lane

BA100AL

High Street

BA100EF

Plox

BA100JQ

Druley Hill

BA98BJ

Old Hill

BA98EX

Wincanton & Bruton

BA98HG

Barrow Lane

BA99GE

Merlin Grove

BA99HH

The Avenue

BA100AH

High Street

BA100EE

Plox

BA100LR

Kingsettle Hill

BA98BQ

Old Hill

BA98JE

Wincanton & Bruton

BA98JP

East Street

BA98LL

Steels Lane

BA99BS

Cale Way

BA99HB

Balsam Park

BA99JU

High Street

BA100PF

Lancombe Lane

BA100PZ

Wyke Road

BA77LY

Caryedge Lane

BA99EB

Southgate Road

BA99HS

Common Road

BA100LB

Gasper Street

BA77NA

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99DP

Crofts Mead

BA99HD

Balsam Park

BA99LW

Bayford Hill

BA99PR

Lear's Lane

BA100BR

Lusty Gardens

BA100FF

Burrowfield Close

BA77NJ

Grove Cottages

BA98HF

Maggs Mead

BA98JD

Godminster Lane

BA98JL

East Street

BA99DE

Dancing Lane

BA99PX

Rowls Lane

BA100DA

Cole Road

BA100NL

Dropping Lane

BA100PH

Mill Lane

BA100PL

Lancombe Lane

BA77LR

Lime Kiln Lane

BA98HJ

Barrow Lane

Data Sources

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