Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

DARK LANE, BS29 6BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK LANE, BS29 6BP.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS29 6BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Banwell Primary School

Good0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.2 km
  • Banwell Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Brewers Arms0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Banwell Garden Centre Cafe0.4 km
  • Chillies0.2 km
  • The Gatehouse Restaurant0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Salt and Vinegar0.3 km
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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