Is BS18 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in BS18 are higher than average, at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of BS18?

The population for the BS18 area is approximately 20,954 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis North Somerset, South West

BS18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS18 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

20,954

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,582 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10

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10/10

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3/10

workEmployment

7/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

8/10

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4/10

homeHome Ownership

10/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS18 spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS18 is a postcode district in North Somerset, South West, covering 0 active and 2155 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across BS18 at 131 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 45 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 BS18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%

Asian / British Asian1.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1088

Anti-social behaviour341

Public order236

Other theft233

Criminal damage and arson229