BS26 2BA is a safe, established residential area on Moorland Street, 0.2km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS26, BS26 2BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, down 39.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2BA are sourced from Output Area E00148134 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORLAND STREET, BS26 2BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORLAND STREET, BS26 2BA.
295
45
£ 49,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS26 2BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 39.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS26 2BA. The average age is 45.5. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,000
11 sales · Mean £ 313,545
Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 486,666
Flat
£ 152,000
4 sales · Mean £ 145,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS26 2BA 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 Pharmacy0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Compton House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lamb Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ripley's Antiques & Vintage0.2 km
- The Almshouse Tea Shop0.1 km
- The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle10.3 km
- Weston Milton11.2 km
- Yatton11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Surgery0.3 km
- Surgery0.3 km
- Parkfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS262BA · Data under Open Government Licence