Cheddar vs Shepton Mallet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Shepton Mallet is about 8% cheaper on average. Cheddar has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheddar
£394,267
Shepton Mallet
£365,778
Crime Rate
Cheddar
83.0
Shepton Mallet
106.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddar
N/A
Shepton Mallet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddar
405.7
Shepton Mallet
283.7
EPC Rating
Cheddar
68.4
Shepton Mallet
68.4
Median Income
Cheddar
£28,807
Shepton Mallet
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Shepton Mallet is £365,778, which is 8% less than Cheddar at £394,267. The most affordable entry point in Cheddar is a flat at £137,639, while in Shepton Mallet it is a flat at £167,409.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Shepton Mallet (£167,409 vs £137,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83 offences per 1,000 people, Cheddar is the safer of the two – 28% lower than Shepton Mallet's 106.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheddar is violent-crime, while in Shepton Mallet it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cheddar and Shepton Mallet. Cheddar has 3 schools and Shepton Mallet has 4 schools.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
Shepton Mallet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddar | Shepton Mallet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheddar offers faster average downloads at 405.7 Mbps, compared to 283.7 Mbps in Shepton Mallet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Cheddar and 74% in Shepton Mallet. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Cheddar and 49.6% in Shepton Mallet.
Cheddar is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (406 vs 284 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cheddar are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Shepton Mallet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cheddar and £1,363 in Shepton Mallet. 57.9% of homes in Cheddar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Shepton Mallet.
Cheddar has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,807 in Cheddar and £28,807 in Shepton Mallet. The median age is 47.3 in Cheddar and 47.3 in Shepton Mallet. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cheddar and 56.8% in Shepton Mallet. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Cheddar versus 67.6% in Shepton Mallet.
| Indicator | Cheddar | Shepton Mallet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,841 | 10,102 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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