Is BS40 5AR a safe place to live?

Yes, BS40 5AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BS40 5AR?

The population for the BS40 5AR area is approximately 129 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

BS40 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS40 5AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

129

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS40 5AR 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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4/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS40 5AR spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS40 5AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Aldwick in North Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blagdon & Churchill ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS40 5AR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BS40 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00074489 (shared with 27 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 BS40 5AR. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

BS40 5AR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Nailsea & Backwell8.4 km
Yatton8.7 km
Parson Street12.7 km