Area Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

BS27 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS27 postcode area.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

7,615

cake
Avg Age

47

payments
Avg Income

£ 44,350 /yr

work
Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BS27's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £576k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £576k. Property prices are trending up 47.8% year-on-year.

home £576,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS27 is a postcode district in Sedgemoor, South West, covering 284 active and 61 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BS27 (17%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a rural area where most people work locally, often in farming or trades (14%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS27 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BS27 are around £576k, up 47.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BS27 at 191 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BS27 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences583
Anti-social behaviour316
Criminal damage and arson120
Public order110
Other theft106

school Local Schools

S

The Kings of Wessex Academy

Good938 pupils
P

Cheddar First School

Good252 pupils
P

Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School

Good67 pupils
S

Fairlands Middle School

Good493 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Bramblewood B&B
  • Cliffe View
  • Gordons Hotel
  • Nyland Manor
  • Wassells House Accommodation
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cheddar AFC and Social Club
  • Strawberry Special Inn
  • The Kings Head
  • The Rodney Stoke Inn
  • White Hart
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Booters Cafe Cheddar
  • Brook Bank Shooting Ground
  • Cabra
  • Cafe Gorge
  • Carousel Sweets & Treats
  • + 21 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco Express
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • 100 Flavours
  • Dragon House
  • Holly House Tea Rooms
  • Pizza Magic
  • Trutone Gifts
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Besley's Fruits
  • Hansfords Deli
  • Just For You
  • Owley Woods Glamping
  • Parsons Bakery
  • + 13 more