Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

THE CHESTNUTS, BS27 3DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CHESTNUTS, BS27 3DE.

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

293

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BS27 3DE's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £670k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.

home £670,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS27 3DE is a sought-after residential area on The Chestnuts, 0.3km from Barrows in Cheddar. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BS27 3DE is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k, down 7.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS27 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00148356 (shared with 8 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 3DE. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 617,500

4 sales · Mean £ 617,000

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

BS27 3DE has low crime rates — 18 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 behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Cheddar First School

Good252 pupils0.6 km
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The Kings of Wessex Academy

Good938 pupils1.0 km
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Fairlands Middle School

Good493 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cheddar Service Station0.8 km
  • MFG BP Cheddar0.5 km
  • Hansfords Deli0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Gardeners Arms0.5 km
  • Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa0.7 km
  • Riverside Inn0.9 km
  • The Kings Head0.4 km
  • White Hart1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The Heathy Retreat Company0.9 km
  • Bramblewood B&B0.5 km
  • Cliffe View0.6 km
  • Gordons Hotel0.9 km
  • Wassells House Accommodation0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cheddar Fish Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
  • La Rocca1.0 km
  • The Cheddar Cakery0.9 km
  • Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dragon House1.0 km
  • Trutone Gifts0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worle12.0 km
  • Yatton12.4 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