BS40 is a postcode district in North Somerset, South West, covering 718 active and 137 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BS40 (25%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (22%). A further 19% of the district is made up of a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS40 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BS40 are around £492k, down 9.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BS40 at 164 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 BS40 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BS40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS40 postcode area.
10,296
47
£ 49,067 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BS40 combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£492k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £492k. Property prices are trending down 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Chew Stoke Church School
Chew Valley School
Winford Church of England Primary School
Ubley Church of England Primary School
East Harptree Church of England Primary School
Chew Magna Primary School
Blagdon Primary School
Wrington Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Brinsley Barn B&B
- Orchard House
- George and Dragon, B & B and Tearoom
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport Hotel
- The Garden House
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Salt And Malt
- Antonia's Deli Ltd
- Chew Kitchen
- Chew Magna Old School Room Charity
- Chew Valley Country Farm
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- West Harptree Post Office Stores
- Winford Ford (Spar)
- Alvis' Farm Shop
- Amor Stores
- Blagdon Butchers
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Chew Magna Cricket Club
- Crown Inn
- Pony And Trap
- Ring O Bells
- Stoke Inn
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Subway at Budgens
- Bamboo Garden
- Lakeview Indian
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