BS26 is a postcode district in North Somerset, South West, covering 225 active and 63 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BS26 (32%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (28%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS26 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BS26 are around £327k, down 16.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BS26 at 138 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BS26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis North Somerset, South West
BS26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS26 postcode area.
groups
Population5,172
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Avg Age48
payments
Avg Income£ 43,575 /yr
work
Employed49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
9/10family_restroomFamily
8/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
9/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
8/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
6/10psychology
Area Character
BS26 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £327k. Property prices are trending down 16.5% year-on-year.
home £327,433 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%
Economic Activity
49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences277
Other theft104
Anti-social behaviour71
Public order69
Criminal damage and arson61
school Local Schools
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Weare Academy First School
Good184 pupils
P
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Good187 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Compton House
- The Old Manor House
- Webbington Hotel & Spa
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Lamb Inn
- New Inn
- The Lamb Inn
- Wellington Arms
- Wheatsheaf Inn
- + 1 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Frankie Howerd's
- Badgworth Arena
- Chozen Noodles
- Fresh Food Cafe
- McDonalds
- + 4 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Costa Drive Thru'
- Frostino
- Garden Square Deli
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Post Offfice Counters Ltd
- G H Lunn & Sons
- Ploughman's Farm Shop
- Shell Sedgemoor South
- Axbridge Pharmacy
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Area Profile: BS26 · Data under Open Government Licence