Area Analysis North Somerset, South West

BS26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS26 postcode area.

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Population

5,172

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,575 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Costa Drive Thru'
  • Frostino
  • Garden Square Deli
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Post Offfice Counters Ltd
  • G H Lunn & Sons
  • Ploughman's Farm Shop
  • Shell Sedgemoor South
  • Axbridge Pharmacy