BS29 6DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cooks Lane, 0.3km from Stonebridge 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 6DS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £602k, up 38.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS29 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00074465 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOKS LANE, BS29 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKS LANE, BS29 6DS.
361
55
£ 45,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, BS29 6DS is established retirement territory. With £602k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 38.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS29 6DS. The average age is 55.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 558,000
5 sales · Mean £ 596,600
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS29 6DS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Inn1.0 km
- Banwell Bowling Club0.9 km
- Brewers Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Chillies0.9 km
- Court Farm Country Park0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Southern Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Salt and Vinegar0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Banwell Foodstore0.7 km
- Banwell News0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle3.7 km
- Weston Milton5.1 km
- Weston-Super-Mare7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cooks Lane0.1 km
- Wolvershill Park0.4 km
- Knightcott Park0.5 km
- Knightcott Park0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS296DS · Data under Open Government Licence