Area Analysis North Somerset, South West

BS40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS40 postcode area.

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Population

10,296

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,067 /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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9/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £492,437 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences560
Other theft266
Public order154
Vehicle crime145
Anti-social behaviour137

school Local Schools

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Chew Stoke Church School

Good185 pupils
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Chew Valley School

Good1156 pupils
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Winford Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Ubley Church of England Primary School

Good84 pupils
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East Harptree Church of England Primary School

Good95 pupils
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Chew Magna Primary School

Good103 pupils
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Blagdon Primary School

Inadequate104 pupils
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Wrington Church of England Primary School

Outstanding

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • West Harptree Post Office Stores
  • Winford Ford (Spar)
  • Alvis' Farm Shop
  • Amor Stores
  • Blagdon Butchers
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Chew Magna Cricket Club
  • Crown Inn
  • Pony And Trap
  • Ring O Bells
  • Stoke Inn
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Subway at Budgens
  • Bamboo Garden
  • Lakeview Indian