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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

BA99PH

Bayford Lane

BA99DN

Tout Hill

BA99QF

Wincanton & Bruton

BA100DS

High Street

BA99JQ

High Street

BA99HG

Balsam Fields

BA100EP

Coombe Street

BA77NN

Cary Hill

BA100AA

High Street

BA100DU

Wellesley Green

BA98JJ

East Street

BA98LR

Sycamore Cottages

BA99QG

Withybed Lane

BA100HW

Burrowfield

BA100DB

Gants Mill Lane

BA77NF

Cattle Hill

BA100NJ

Redlynch

BA99GA

Atkins Hill

BA98LL

Steels Lane

BA98BN

Verrington Lane

BA99FU

Chase Close

BA99PR

Lear's Lane

BA99EL

Priory Villas

BA99NR

Stoke Lane

BA98LF

Bayford Lane

BA99LY

Grants Lane

BA99HT

Common Road

BA77NQ

Gristway Cottages

BA100HJ

Burrowfield

BA99QB

Saunters Close

BA99BB

Waterside

BA98HE

Shalford Lane

BA99HE

Balsam Fields

BA99FX

Crocker Way

BA99ET

Southgate Drive

BA99AN

Silver Street

BA100NQ

Dropping Lane

BA100NU

Pitcombe Rock

BA100JR

Druley Hill

BA99FD

Coles Close

BA99GL

King Alfreds Drive

BA99JJ

Angel Villas

BA100BG

West End

BA99AP

Mill Street

BA100LQ

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99PT

Southview

BA100PG

Lancombe Lane

BA100BR

Lusty Gardens

BA77NX

Green Lane

BA99SP

West Hill

BA100EQ

Patwell Street

BA100NN

Ludwell Cottages

BA99LT

Eastfield Road

BA100PZ

Wyke Road

BA98JW

Down Lane

BA98EZ

Wincanton & Bruton

BA100PD

Mill Lane

BA99JP

High Street

BA99PX

Rowls Lane

BA99FP

Peach Pie Street

BA100FD

Hills Close

BA99NT

Les Rosiers Grove

BA99JA

Mill Street

BA99AZ

North Street

BA77LW

Wincanton & Bruton

BA98DB

Old Hill

BA99QE

Tinker's Lane

BA98LJ

Midney Lane

BA100AU

High Street

BA99JU

High Street

BA99QA

Station Road

BA99PP

Littlebridge

BA100AY

Coombe Brook

BA99LP

Market Place

BA99SG

Rowan Close

BA99GF

Galahad Street

BA99SJ

Pines Close

BA98HB

Elm Lane

BA98HH

Wincanton & Bruton

BA99QP

Broadweavers Close

BA100NF

Discove

BA98HD

Shalford Lane

BA99GY

Bayford Hill

BA98HA

Elm Lane

BA98NE

Grove Close

BA100JJ

Colinshayes

BA99JD

Dancing Lane

BA99LD

Market Place

BA100HZ

Brue Avenue

BA100FE

Sheephouse Drive

BA77NA

Wincanton & Bruton

BA100LD

Brewham Road

BA100LP

Barrow Water Lane

BA98LX

Pear Ash Lane

BA100NW

Field Cottages

BA99SQ

Maple Close

BA98BR

Lawrence Hill

BA98ET

Rectory Lane

BA99GJ

Merlin Terrace

BA98JR

East Street

Data Sources

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