Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

BS26 2DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS26 2DW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

382

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS26 2DW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS26 2DW is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00148135 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS26 2DW. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BS26 2DW has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1

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Axbridge Church of England First School Academy

Good187 pupils1.0 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Michaels Parsonage0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • MFG BP Cheddar1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worle10.6 km
  • Yatton11.4 km
  • Weston Milton11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheshire Home0.2 km
  • The Cheshire Home0.2 km
  • Cheddar Road0.3 km
  • Cheddar Road0.3 km
  • Sedgemoor North Slinky - Axbridge DRT0.5 km