Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

HOULGATE WAY, BS26 2BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOULGATE WAY, BS26 2BY.

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

294

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS26 2BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BS26 2BY — age 50, 73% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

home £374,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS26 2BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Houlgate Way, 0.3km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS26, BS26 2BY offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 73% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £374k, down 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2BY are sourced from Output Area E00148137 (shared with 8 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 2BY. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 395,500

2 sales · Mean £ 395,500

Terraced

£ 352,500

2 sales · Mean £ 352,500

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

BS26 2BY has low crime rates — 29 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Axbridge Church of England First School Academy

Good187 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Axbridge Pharmacy0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Compton House0.3 km
  • The Old Manor House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lamb Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Ripley's Antiques & Vintage0.4 km
  • The Almshouse Tea Shop0.4 km
  • The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worle10.0 km
  • Weston Milton10.8 km
  • Yatton11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Surgery0.1 km
  • Surgery0.1 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • Cross Lane0.3 km
  • Town Hall0.4 km