BS39 4BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pensford Lane, 0.8km from Pensford in Bath and North East Somerset. Administratively it sits within Chew Valley ward and the North East Somerset constituency.
For families considering a move, BS39 4BS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS39 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00072664 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENSFORD LANE, BS39 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENSFORD LANE, BS39 4BS.
409
49
£ 51,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS39 4BS 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS39 4BS spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS39 4BS. The average age is 49.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS39 4BS has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pensford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Pensford Post Office0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Hollies B&B0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The George And Dragon0.7 km
- Travellers Rest0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keynsham6.7 km
- Parson Street7.9 km
- Bedminster8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pensford Bridge0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS394BS · Data under Open Government Licence