The BS26 2DS postcode is in Sedgemoor, Somerset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the BS26 2DS area, explore the BS26 2DS Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BS26 2DS area, visit the BS26 2DS House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BS26 |
| Ward | Cheddar |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Cheddar & Axbridge |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Sedgemoor |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Weston-super-Mare |
| Police Force | Avon and Somerset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Cheddar |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wells |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21868 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Self-sufficient retirement / Ageing urban communities / Sparse English and Welsh Countryside, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Axbridge(0.13 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Surgery(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Worle(6.34 mi)
The nearest airport is Rhoose Cardiff Airport(23.93 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axbridge Church of England First School AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-9 | BS26 2BA (0.13 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is AXBRIDGE SURGERY(0.05 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| axbridge surgeryActiveaxbridge surgery, houlgate way, axbridge, somerset | 01934732464 | BS26 2BJ |
The population of BS262DS is 185 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1427), Between 45 to 54 (1388), and Between 55 to 64 (1377).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 177 people, followed by Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 51 adults have Level 4, while 32 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (473), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (298).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (97), followed by No religion (80).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (36) followed by Small employers and own account workers (22), and Routine occupations (21).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (513), and 433 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1885) and European Union EU-14 (29).