Area guide · Somerset

Living in Shepton Mallet

A snapshot of life in Shepton Mallet, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Shepton Mallet is a village in Somerset, South West with a population of 10,102. The average house price is £365,778 and the overall crime rate is 106.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shepton Mallet ranks

Population

10,102

Avg House Price

£365,778

Crime Rate

106.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

284 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,807

Median Age

47.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shepton Mallet's detached homes (£549,432) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£167,409).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shepton Mallet prices have risen 10% over the last 9 years (£332,159 → £365,778).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£549,432	£495,875	70
Semi-Detached	£279,295	£278,500	69
Terraced	£271,037	£245,000	67
Flat	£167,409	£156,250	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shepton Mallet is 106.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Shepton Mallet: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bowlish Infant School	Primary	Good
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery	Primary	Good
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School	Primary	Good
Whitstone	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Shepton Mallet averages 284 Mbps — 184% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shepton Mallet homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.4
% Rated C or Above	57.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,363

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,102
Median Age	47.3
Median Household Income	£28,807
Employment Rate	56.8%
Owner Occupied	67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Shepton Mallet?

The average house price in Shepton Mallet is £365,778 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Shepton Mallet?

The most affordable entry point in Shepton Mallet is a flat, with an average price of £167,409.

Is Shepton Mallet a safe place to live?

Shepton Mallet has a recorded crime rate of 106.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Shepton Mallet?

Shepton Mallet has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Shepton Mallet?

Average broadband download speeds in Shepton Mallet are around 284 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 74% of premises.

How big is Shepton Mallet?

Shepton Mallet is a settlement in Somerset with a population of approximately 10,102.

Most compared with

How does Shepton Mallet stack up against its neighbours?

Castle Cary

Shepton Mallet

House price: £368,586 · £365,778
Crime rate: 83.5 · 106.6
Distance: 6.9 mi

Cheddar

Shepton Mallet

House price: £394,267 · £365,778
Crime rate: 83 · 106.6
Distance: 11.8 mi

Frome

Shepton Mallet

House price: £383,713 · £365,778
Crime rate: 83.1 · 106.6
Distance: 10.2 mi

Glastonbury

Shepton Mallet

House price: £343,749 · £365,778
Crime rate: 83.2 · 106.6
Distance: 7.8 mi

Midsomer Norton

Shepton Mallet

House price: £328,420 · £365,778
Crime rate: 78.8 · 106.6
Distance: 7.2 mi

Paulton

Shepton Mallet

House price: £304,316 · £365,778
Crime rate: 78.6 · 106.6
Distance: 8.3 mi

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