BS26 2AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BS26 2AJ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00148137 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS26 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS26 2AJ.
294
50
£ 49,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS26 2AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS26 2AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £417k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS26 2AJ. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 417,500
1 sales · Mean £ 417,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS26 2AJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Axbridge Pharmacy0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Compton House0.0 km
- The Old Manor House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lamb Inn0.6 km
- New Inn0.8 km
- White Hart Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ripley's Antiques & Vintage0.6 km
- The Almshouse Tea Shop0.6 km
- The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle9.7 km
- Weston Milton10.5 km
- Yatton11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Lane0.0 km
- West Street0.1 km
- Surgery0.4 km
- Surgery0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS262AJ · Data under Open Government Licence