BS26 2DH is a safe, established residential area on Knightstone Close, 0.4km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS26 2DH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2DH are sourced from Output Area E00148132 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNIGHTSTONE CLOSE, BS26 2DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHTSTONE CLOSE, BS26 2DH.
274
39
£ 49,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BS26 2DH has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS26 2DH. The average age is 39.3. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS26 2DH has low crime rates — 21 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 Parsonage0.8 km
- Compton House0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Axbridge Pharmacy0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lamb Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ripley's Antiques & Vintage0.4 km
- The Almshouse Tea Shop0.3 km
- The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle10.5 km
- Weston Milton11.4 km
- Yatton11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Parkfield Road0.2 km
- Parkfield Road0.2 km
- Town Hall0.3 km
- Sedgemoor North Slinky - Axbridge DRT0.3 km
- Town Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS262DH · Data under Open Government Licence