Welcome to Shepton Mallet
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Shepton Mallet is a market town and civil parish in the Mendip District of Somerset, England, some 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Bath, 18 miles (29 km) south of Bristol and 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Wells. It had an estimated population of 10,810 in 2019. Mendip District Council is based there. The Mendip Hills lie to the north and the River Sheppey runs through the town, as does the route of the Fosse Way, the main Roman road between north-east and south-west England. There is evidence of Roman settlement. Its listed buildings include a medieval parish church. Shepton Mallet Prison was England's oldest, but closed in March 2013. The medieval wool trade gave way to trades such as brewing in the 18th century. It remains noted for cider production. It is the closest town to the Glastonbury Festival and nearby the Royal Bath and West of England Society showground.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
924 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
10,589 (2021) |
Density |
1,146 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.5 |
Ward |
Shepton East |
District |
Mendip |
Postcodes |
BA4 |
ONS ID |
E04008585 |
Council
Contact details for Shepton Mallet Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Shepton Mallet Parish.