The BS26 2JB postcode is in Sedgemoor, Somerset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the BS26 2JB area, explore the BS26 2JB Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BS26 2JB area, visit the BS26 2JB House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BS26 |
| Ward | Brent |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Wedmore & Mark |
| 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 | Brent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wells |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 22174 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Prospering countryside life / Sparse English and Welsh Countryside, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Lower Weare(0.18 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Mendip View Farm(0.23 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Worle(5.92 mi)
The nearest airport is Rhoose Cardiff Airport(22.78 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weare Academy First SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-9 | BS26 2JS (0.52 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BS262JB is 328 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1199), Between 65 to 74 (1128), and Between 45 to 54 (1038).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 313 people, followed by White and Asian with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 112 adults have Level 4, while 42 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (543), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (271).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (159), followed by No religion (155).
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 (63) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (56), and Small employers and own account workers (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (590), and 522 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2131) and European Union EU-14 (36).