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Property market | £290,138 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Bristol (15.3 miles) |
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Broadband | 45.0mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 96.8% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.1% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 277 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 452 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Wells level) |
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Community | Median age is 47.0 | Population of 10,369 | Happiness is Below Average for Somerset, Average for UK |
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Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Avon and Somerset) |
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Commute (approx) | - Reading (56 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (74 mins) |
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£290,138 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Bristol (15.3 miles) |
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45.0mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 47.0 | 10,369 | Happiness is Below Average for Somerset, Average for UK |
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Ranked 277 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 452 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Wells level) |
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4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Avon and Somerset) |
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- Reading (56 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (74 mins) |
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Click icons on the map for more detail.Shepton Mallet has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Aldi Shepton Mallet, Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Pillars 501, Rosemary, The Charlton Inn, The Highwayman Inn, The Horse Shoe Inn, The Kings Arms, The King William Inn, The Swan, The Victoria Inn, The... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Bannatynes, Blostins Restaurant, Dobbies Garden World, La Tavola D'Oro, Mughal Empire, Subway, The Cheeky Bean, The Hive, The Shrubbery Hotel, Whitsto... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Collett Park Cafe, Costa Coffee. Shepton Mallet has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Shepton Mallet has had a steady increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £440,632, which is up 0.9% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £290,138 (up 3.0% on last year) , a terraced house £233,815 (up 1.6% on last year) and a flat £146,015. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £696 per month. Property prices in Shepton Mallet are similar to the average property prices across Somerset and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Shepton Mallet, prices have risen slightly slower than the annual average price change seen across the Somerset region.
Property data is based on Somerset level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Regarding the health of the Somerset property market as a whole, here is how it compares to other counties in England:| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Shepton Mallet, or click here to browse the longer list of Shepton Mallet property transactions from 2023.
Shepton Mallet has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Whitstone, which was was rated as outstanding in 2014. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Whitstone | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Bowlish Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
| Oakhill Church School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| The Mendip School | Primary & Secondary Free schools special - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/7/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Shepton Mallet | |
| Bowlish Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/8/2012) | 29 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Shepton Mallet |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/6/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Shepton Mallet | |
| Whitstone Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (4/27/2022) | 51 submissions 74.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Shepton Mallet |
| Oakhill Church School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (9/11/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Radstock | |
| The Mendip School Save school | Primary & Secondary Free schools special - Mixed | 2: Good (7/13/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Shepton Mallet |
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| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/7/2018) |
| Bowlish Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/8/2012) 29 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/6/2014) |
| Whitstone Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (4/27/2022) 51 submissions 74.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Oakhill Church School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/11/2014) |
| The Mendip School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/13/2018) |
| Station | Distance from Shepton Mallet | Commute options |
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| Castle Cary A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +25% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Reading (73 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (96 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (109 mins - Great Western Railway - £1068 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 132 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 152 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 194 mins - South Western Railway - £1068 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 258 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 282 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 307 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 468 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Bruton A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +14% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (86 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 75 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Great Western Railway - £1168 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 170 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 254 mins - South Western Railway - £1168 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 268 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 298 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 323 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 487 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Mendip) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Mendip residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 96.8% | 81.7% |
| Mixed | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Black | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Wells consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 10.5% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 14.2% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 11.9% | 277 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 20.7% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.0% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 13.0% | |
| Routine occupations | 12.6% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.0% | 452 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 5.1% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Somerset is average (49mbps). Shepton Mallet is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 45.0mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Shepton Mallet level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 45.0 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 94.4% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
Crime stats were found at the Avon and Somerset level:
| Type | Avon and Somerset | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 82 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 12 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 2 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 31 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Shepton Mallet.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
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| Wessex | Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook | River Frome and Mells, and the Whatley and Nunney Brooks and tributaries |
| Wessex | River Sheppey | Shepton Mallet to Lower Godney including Garston Street, Leg Square, Lower Lane, Longbridge and Draycott Road in Shepton Mallet and properties in Bowlish, Darshill, Croscombe, Dulcote, Coxley, Fenny Castle, Wookey, Upper Godney and Lower Godney |
| Wessex | River Brue, River Sheppey, North Drain, South Drain | Rivers Brue, Sheppey, Glastonbury Millstream and North and South Drains |
| Wessex | River Parrett, River Yeo, Cary, Sowy, Kings Sedgemoor Drain | River Yeo from downstream of Yeovil to Langport, the River Parrett from Langport to Steart, the Rivers Cary and Sowy, the Kings Sedgemoor Drain and other rhynes and drains in the area |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Shepton Mallet, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 11.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| Keynsham, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £453,799 Detached: £716,507 | 64 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bath, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £453,799 Detached: £716,507 | 64 | Primary: 23Secondary: 12 | N/A |
| Nailsea, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 3 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Clevedon, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Portishead, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 12Secondary: 3 | 11.2% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Winscombe, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: | N/A |
| Bristol, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 33Secondary: 10 | N/A |
| Mells, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 13.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Montacute, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Axbridge, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 11.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| North Perrott, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Wedmore, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 11.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bruton, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 13.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Shepton Mallet, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Keynsham, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £453,799 Detached: £716,507 | 64 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 |
| Bath, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £453,799 Detached: £716,507 | 64 | Primary: 23Secondary: 12 |
| Nailsea, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 3 |
| Clevedon, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
| Portishead, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
| Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 12Secondary: 3 |
| Winscombe, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Bristol, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 33Secondary: 10 |
| Mells, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Montacute, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Axbridge, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| North Perrott, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Wedmore, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Bruton, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
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