BS26 2DN is a safe, established residential area on Cheddar Road, 1.0km from Axbridge in Axbridge. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, BS26 2DN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS26 2DN are sourced from Output Area E00148136 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEDDAR ROAD, BS26 2DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEDDAR ROAD, BS26 2DN.
278
46
£ 49,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS26 2DN 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BS26 2DN — age 46, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS26 2DN. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS26 2DN has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
1 nearby- St Michaels Parsonage0.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- MFG BP Cheddar0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle10.8 km
- Yatton11.6 km
- Weston Milton11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cheshire Home0.0 km
- The Cheshire Home0.0 km
- Cheddar Road0.2 km
- Cheddar Road0.3 km
- Sedgemoor North Slinky - Axbridge DRT0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS262DN · Data under Open Government Licence