Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

BS27 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS27 3BU.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS27 3BU 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BS27 3BU combines high owner-occupation (95%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BS27 3BU is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Warrens Hill in Cheddar. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS27, BS27 3BU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BS27 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00148354 (shared with 10 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 BS27 3BU. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

BS27 3BU has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Cheddar First School

Good252 pupils0.7 km
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The Kings of Wessex Academy

Good938 pupils1.1 km
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Fairlands Middle School

Good493 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cheddar Service Station0.8 km
  • MFG BP Cheddar0.5 km
  • Simply Gorgeous1.0 km
  • The Cheddar Cliffs Gift Co1.0 km
  • Hansfords Deli0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • On The Rocks1.0 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.5 km
  • Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa0.7 km
  • Riverside Inn0.9 km
  • The Kings Head0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Tuckers Takeaway1.0 km
  • Zen Thai1.0 km
  • Cabra1.0 km
  • Cheddar Fish Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
  • Cheddar Kebab Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Bramblewood B&B0.4 km
  • Cliffe View0.6 km
  • Gordons Hotel0.9 km
  • Wassells House Accommodation0.5 km
  • Youth Hostels Association0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • 100 Flavours1.0 km
  • Trutone Gifts0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worle12.0 km
  • Yatton12.3 km
  • Weston Milton13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Round Oak Road0.1 km
  • Round Oak Road0.1 km
  • The Barrows0.3 km
  • The Barrows0.3 km