Area Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

BS28 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS28 postcode area.

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Population

3,289

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BS28 — age 49, 84% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.

home £439,944 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS28 is a postcode district in Sedgemoor, South West, covering 196 active and 38 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BS28 (32%) 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 (30%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS28 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BS28 are around £439k, up 1.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across BS28 is moderate at 94 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — 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 BS28 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences119
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft34
Vehicle crime29
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Wedmore First School Academy

Good156 pupils
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Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

Outstanding616 pupils
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Isle of Wedmore Golf Club
  • Sexeys Arms Inn
  • Isle Of Wedmore Bowls Club
  • New Inn
  • The Post & Wicket @ The Sports Pavillion
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bioaqua Farm
  • Hectors Farm Shop
  • Wedmore Paper Shop & Village Stores
  • Coombes Micro Dairy
  • Pisces
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Orchard Farm & Cottages
  • The Swan
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Chub's Cafe
  • Pumpkin Delicatessen & Cafe
  • Sweets Tea Rooms
  • Table 8
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Splott Farm Coffee