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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

BA99GA

Atkins Hill

BA99GY

Bayford Hill

BA99LD

Market Place

BA99LX

George Sweetman Close

BA99PT

Southview

BA99RE

Deanesly Way

BA100BA

Tower Hill

BA100BZ

Park Road

BA100JH

Brewham Road

BA100JR

Druley Hill

BA100JY

Charcroft Hill

BA99NB

Waterside Road

BA99NY

Stoke Lane

BA99PW

Lears Lane

BA100QE

Gilcombe

BA99RY

Thornwell Lane

BA98HP

Barrow Water Lane

BA98HZ

Stoke Hill

BA99DZ

Station Road

BA99QX

Moor Lane

BA100HB

Quaperlake Street

BA100NP

Sunny Hill

BA98EU

Wincanton & Bruton

BA98HN

Priory Cottages

BA99BE

Carrington Way

BA99DD

Springfield Road

BA99DS

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99EE

Southgate Drive

BA99NF

Hill Close

BA99RZ

Southgate Road

BA100AR

High Street

BA100DL

Cole Mead

BA100EJ

Trendle Lane

BA100PN

Wyke Lane

BA77NG

Wincanton & Bruton

BA98JQ

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99EP

Myrtle Villas

BA100HL

Brue Avenue

BA100JJ

Colinshayes

BA100PR

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99AR

Football Lane

BA99HR

Mundays Mead

BA100DE

Cole Road

BA100DY

Tolbury Mill

BA100NN

Ludwell Cottages

BA98HW

St Johns Cottages

BA99FT

Morpork Street

BA99NG

Cambria Villas

BA99NU

Gennes Grove

BA99NX

Carrington Way

BA99RP

Wessex Way

BA100HY

Brue Close

BA98ET

Rectory Lane

BA99BT

West Hill

BA99YZ

Carrington Way

BA100BX

Lusty

BA98JA

Elm Lane

BA98JF

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99AH

Cale Way

BA99HA

Bramble Way

BA99JH

Carrington Way

BA99LA

Market Place

BA99LU

Ireson Close

BA99NR

Stoke Lane

BA99PQ

Bayford Lane

BA99RJ

Fairfield Court

BA100BU

Park Way

BA100DF

Cole Road

BA100EY

Godminster Lane

BA100LG

Tower View

BA77NQ

Gristway Cottages

BA98LA

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99AX

North Street

BA99FL

Greens Place

BA99FQ

Dykes Way

BA99HN

Cherry Tree Court

BA99JJ

Angel Villas

BA99ND

Maddocks Park

BA99NS

Grants Close

BA100DH

St Catherines Hill

BA100HA

Quaperlake Street

BA100JU

Townsend Park

BA98JR

East Street

BA98LW

Pear Ash Lane

BA98NL

Queens Grove

BA99BH

Rickhayes

BA99FZ

Atkins Hill

BA99LY

Grants Lane

BA99NJ

Bayford Hill

BA99RX

Murray Way

BA80ZQ

Carrington Way

BA99BU

West Hill

BA99DT

Bennetts Field Trading Estate

BA99DY

South Street

BA99JA

Mill Street

BA100HJ

Burrowfield

BA100NF

Discove

BA99DA

Verrington Park Road

BA99ED

Cavalier Way

BA99FN

Treacle Mine Road

Data Sources

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