BS29 6BP is a safe, established residential area on Dark Lane, 0.2km from Banwell in Banwell. Administratively it sits within Banwell & Winscombe ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS29, BS29 6BP offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS29 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00074467 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARK LANE, BS29 6BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK LANE, BS29 6BP.
314
43
£ 45,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS29 6BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BS29 6BP — age 43, 77% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS29 6BP. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 426,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS29 6BP has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Banwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bell Inn0.2 km
- Banwell Bowling Club0.3 km
- Brewers Arms0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Banwell Garden Centre Cafe0.4 km
- Chillies0.2 km
- The Gatehouse Restaurant0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Salt and Vinegar0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Banwell Foodstore0.4 km
- Banwell News0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle4.8 km
- Weston Milton6.1 km
- Yatton7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dark Lane0.1 km
- Dark Lane0.1 km
- Castle0.3 km
- Castle0.3 km
- The Orchard0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS296BP · Data under Open Government Licence