BS26 2BN is a safe, established residential area on St Marys Street, 0.1km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, BS26 2BN represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k, down 50.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2BN are sourced from Output Area E00148138 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS STREET, BS26 2BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS STREET, BS26 2BN.
287
42
£ 49,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS26 2BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS26 2BN is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £354k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 50.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS26 2BN. The average age is 42.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 167,000
6 sales · Mean £ 173,083
Terraced
£ 286,747
8 sales · Mean £ 335,186
Detached
£ 650,000
3 sales · Mean £ 656,666
Semi-Detached
£ 640,000
1 sales · Mean £ 640,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS26 2BN has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- St Michaels Parsonage0.9 km
- Compton House0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Axbridge Pharmacy0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lamb Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ripley's Antiques & Vintage0.1 km
- The Almshouse Tea Shop0.1 km
- The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle10.3 km
- Weston Milton11.2 km
- Yatton11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Parkfield Road0.2 km
- Parkfield Road0.2 km
- Surgery0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS262BN · Data under Open Government Licence