BS26 2EA is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Cross in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BS26 2EA is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2EA are sourced from Output Area E00148135 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS26 2EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS26 2EA.
382
46
£ 49,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BS26 2EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £525k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS26 2EA. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
BS26 2EA has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. 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- Shute Shelve Autopoint0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Compton House0.7 km
- The Old Manor House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Inn0.7 km
- White Hart Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle9.0 km
- Weston Milton9.9 km
- Yatton10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Shute Shelve Hill0.0 km
- Shute Shelve Hill0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS262EA · Data under Open Government Licence