BS26 2AR 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £350k, up 12.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00148138 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SQUARE, BS26 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, BS26 2AR.
287
42
£ 49,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS26 2AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 42, BS26 2AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS26 2AR. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
2 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS26 2AR 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 Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ripley's Antiques & Vintage0.1 km
- The Almshouse Tea Shop0.0 km
- The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle10.2 km
- Weston Milton11.1 km
- Yatton11.6 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: BS262AR · Data under Open Government Licence