BS26 2DL is a safe, established residential area on Cheddar Road, 0.7km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS26, BS26 2DL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k, up 12.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00148136 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEDDAR ROAD, BS26 2DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEDDAR ROAD, BS26 2DL.
278
46
£ 49,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS26 2DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BS26 2DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £635k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £635k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. 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 2DL. The average age is 45.6. 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
Detached
£ 525,000
13 sales · Mean £ 542,461
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS26 2DL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St Michaels Parsonage0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Axbridge Pharmacy0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lamb Inn0.7 km
- Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ripley's Antiques & Vintage0.7 km
- The Almshouse Tea Shop0.7 km
- The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle10.6 km
- Weston Milton11.6 km
- Yatton11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cheddar Road0.1 km
- Cheddar Road0.1 km
- Sedgemoor North Slinky - Axbridge DRT0.1 km
- Parkfield Road0.3 km
- Parkfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS262DL · Data under Open Government Licence