Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

OLD CHURCH ROAD, BS26 2BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CHURCH ROAD, BS26 2BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

295

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BS26 2BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 30.3% year-on-year.

home £318,466 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS26 2BE is a safe, established residential area on Old Church Road, 0.1km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS26, BS26 2BE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k, up 30.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00148134 (shared with 10 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 BS26 2BE. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 345,200

3 sales · Mean £ 315,133

Terraced

£ 246,000

2 sales · Mean £ 246,000

Detached

£ 252,000

1 sales · Mean £ 252,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BS26 2BE has low crime rates — 25 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Axbridge Church of England First School Academy

Good187 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Axbridge Pharmacy0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Compton House0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lamb Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Ripley's Antiques & Vintage0.2 km
  • The Almshouse Tea Shop0.1 km
  • The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worle10.2 km
  • Weston Milton11.1 km
  • Yatton11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Surgery0.2 km
  • Surgery0.2 km
  • West Street0.4 km