BS26 2AP is a safe, established residential area on The Square, 0.0km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00148138 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SQUARE, BS26 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, BS26 2AP.
287
42
£ 49,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS26 2AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BS26 2AP's 65% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS26 2AP. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS26 2AP has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Pharmacy0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Compton House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lamb Inn0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ripley's Antiques & Vintage0.0 km
- The Almshouse Tea Shop0.1 km
- The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle10.2 km
- Weston Milton11.0 km
- Yatton11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.0 km
- Town Hall0.0 km
- Surgery0.3 km
- Surgery0.3 km
- Parkfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS262AP · Data under Open Government Licence