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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

BA99EU

Tything Way

BA99JD

Dancing Lane

BA99JR

Locks Lane

BA99PF

Bayford Lane

BA99RR

Wessex Way

BA99SQ

Maple Close

BA100BH

West End

BA100LF

Charcroft Hill

BA98BE

Old Hill

BA99HP

Mundays Mead

BA99LE

Flingers Lane

BA99NE

Penn View

BA99PD

Rowls Lane

BA99PL

Shaftesbury Lane

BA99QU

Bayford Hill

BA99RL

Orchard Close

BA99SG

Rowan Close

BA100AU

High Street

BA98JW

Down Lane

BA98LF

Bayford Lane

BA99DR

Tout Hill

BA99FB

Lansdowne Place

BA99QG

Withybed Lane

BA100JL

James's Hill

BA100QP

Coombe Street

BA100BB

West End

BA100EL

St Davids Place

BA100NB

Godminster Lane

BA100AS

High Street

BA100BE

Berkeley Gardens

BA100BP

Wellesley Green

BA77LN

Nettlecombe Hill

BA98EZ

Wincanton & Bruton

BA98HQ

Dibbens Row

BA98JG

Horns Lane

BA99BQ

The Batch

BA99EF

Carmel Villas

BA99FD

Coles Close

BA99FJ

Coles Close

BA99PH

Bayford Lane

BA100AB

High Street

BA100AG

High Street

BA100BW

Brick Hill

BA77LZ

Cary Edge Lane

BA99BP

Springfield Road

BA99NQ

Devenish Lane

BA99SP

West Hill

BA98LP

Marsh Lane

BA99DX

South Street

BA99EG

Southgate Road

BA99ES

Southgate Drive

BA99EZ

Elm Drive

BA99NA

Maunder Close

BA100AP

High Street

BA100BJ

Shute Lane

BA100NH

Redlynch

BA98HB

Elm Lane

BA98JH

East Street

BA98JS

Horns Lane

BA99FW

Kinklebury Street

BA99HX

Common Road

BA100FE

Sheephouse Drive

BA98BD

Verrington Lane

BA99AW

Silver Street

BA99EJ

Moor Lane

BA99ET

Southgate Drive

BA99FS

Hen And Chickens Field

BA99QN

Babwell Road

BA100JA

Townsend Rise

BA100NJ

Redlynch

BA90BQ

Carrington Way

BA98JJ

East Street

BA99AJ

Churchfield

BA99LQ

Bayford Hill

BA99NW

Love Lane

BA100NX

Mill Lane

BA100LP

Barrow Water Lane

BA100PE

Down Lane

BA98NG

Bayford Lane

BA99FY

Crocker Way

BA99HY

Common Road

BA100AZ

Providence Place

BA100ES

Uphills

BA100HG

Quaperlake Street

BA98LJ

Midney Lane

BA99AL

Mill Street Close

BA99GZ

Woodpecker Mews

BA99PG

Bayford Lane

BA100DZ

Priory Mead

BA100NQ

Dropping Lane

BA100QQ

Sock's Lane

BA77LP

Honeywick

BA98LR

Sycamore Cottages

BA98LT

Downs View

BA99DW

South Street

BA99FX

Crocker Way

BA100BQ

West End

BA100NW

Field Cottages

BA77NE

Welham Farm Cottages

BA98NQ

Bayford Lane

Data Sources

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