Town Pop. 10,170

Living in Shepton Mallet: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shepton Mallet is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Shepton Mallet most outperforms the national norm: 60/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 46/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the BA4 postcode district. The BA4 district averages 39/100, putting Shepton Mallet 6 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 23 points above the BA4 district's 37/100. For the surrounding area, see BA4 postcode district.

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Shepton Mallet scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 467 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 112 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 103 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 60 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Shoplifting 54 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 147 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 73 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 46 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 38 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 28
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
44
4 schools in area · 7 within 4km
4Good
  • Bowlish Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Paul's Church of England VC Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • WhitstoneSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital15 mi
Yeovil Hospital16.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary18.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,188 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
52
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 329 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate64.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.9%Unemployed2.9%Retired20.8%Student3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.7%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary36.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership62.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Castle Cary 6.1 mi
Bruton 6.8 mi
Frome 10.6 mi
J22 M5 17.7 mi
J22 M5 17.8 mi
J23 M5 18.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,750 94
Detached £370,000 17
Semi-detached £278,250 32
Terraced £230,000 35
Flat / Maisonette £151,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£134k £232k £334k £433k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Croscombe 31 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pilton 26 2.3 mi away ⇄
Oakhill 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Evercreech 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stratton 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Horrington 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Michael 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gurney Slade 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pecking Mill 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ditcheat 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wells 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Batcombe (Mendip) 30 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shepton Mallet a nice place to live?

Shepton Mallet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shepton Mallet is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shepton Mallet?

Shepton Mallet has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 943 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shepton Mallet?

Among the top-rated schools in Shepton Mallet are Bowlish Infant School, Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery and St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Shepton Mallet in total.

What are house prices like in Shepton Mallet?

The current median house price in Shepton Mallet is £270,750, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000, semi-detached £278,250, terraced £230,000, flat £151,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 94 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shepton Mallet in context

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Postcode districts in Shepton Mallet

BA4 39 ⇄

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