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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

BA99GF

Galahad Street

BA99LL

Market Place

BA99SD

Blackmore Chase

BA99TD

Hopkins Court

BA99AP

Mill Street

BA99EX

Lawrence Hayes

BA99FH

Langham Place

BA99FP

Peach Pie Street

BA99GL

King Alfreds Drive

BA99HU

Common Road

BA99LT

Eastfield Road

BA99NL

Southbrook Cottages

BA99QH

Vale View

BA99SB

Blackmore Chase

BA100HX

Bruelands

BA99AZ

North Street

BA99EY

Moor Close

BA99JQ

High Street

BA99JT

High Street

BA100EB

Silver Street

BA100EU

Vineys Yard

BA100FD

Hills Close

BA100HW

Burrowfield

BA99EN

Thornwell Way

BA100PW

Wyke Lane

BA100QN

Hutchin's Lane

BA90BT

Carrington Way

BA99JN

High Street

BA99QF

Wincanton & Bruton

BA100BY

Cole Road

BA100DU

Wellesley Green

BA100NA

Coxs Close

BA77NN

Cary Hill

BA99BN

The Batch

BA99BW

West Hill

BA99GD

Blackberry Court

BA99PA

High Street

BA99QR

Manor Gardens

BA100BG

West End

BA100NE

Godminster

BA99AT

North Street

BA99JS

Carrington Way

BA99QY

Long Lane

BA99SJ

Pines Close

BA100FA

Cogley Road

BA100JG

Hammer Street

BA100JN

Cannwood Lane

BA100NZ

Godminster Lane

BA99DQ

Dancing Lane

BA99LR

Bayford Hill

BA99QD

Station Road

BA99TA

Malthouse Close

BA100AE

High Street

BA100DB

Gants Mill Lane

BA100FG

Old Vicarage Gardens

BA100NG

Dropping Lane

BA100NU

Pitcombe Rock

BA100PX

Wyke Lane

BA98DB

Old Hill

BA99DB

Cale Way

BA99FG

Church Walk

BA99HZ

Balsam Lane

BA99LF

Overton

BA99LS

Bayford Hill

BA99QW

Babwell Road

BA99SA

Cale Way

BA100JP

Sock's Lane

BA100PJ

Old Station Lane

BA98HR

Quarry Close

BA99DH

South Street

BA99PY

Babwell Road

BA99SF

Vale View Gardens

BA100AF

Cuckoo Hill

BA100AY

Coombe Brook

BA100NR

Sunny Hill Villas

BA100PG

Lancombe Lane

BA77NH

Grove Mead

BA98AD

Lawrence Hill

BA98JN

Townsend

BA99EL

Priory Villas

BA99EW

Home Drive

BA99NP

Wincanton & Bruton

BA100LW

Wincanton & Bruton

BA100PU

Wyke Lane

BA98NF

Coombe Street

BA99PB

Market Court

BA100HH

Burrowfield

BA100HU

Eastfield

BA98LX

Pear Ash Lane

BA99AA

Church Street

BA99LP

Market Place

BA100JB

Frome Road

BA100JT

Fairview

BA98BP

Abergavenny Cottages

BA98BW

Verrington Lane

BA98LE

Leigh Farm Cottages

BA98LG

Marsh Lane

BA99PU

Babwell Road

BA100DW

Higher Backway

BA100EH

Station Road

Data Sources

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