Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

WELLSWAY, BS31 1HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLSWAY, BS31 1HX.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS31 1HX 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BS31 1HX's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £850k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS31 1HX is a sought-after residential area on Wellsway, 0.4km from Keynsham in Keynsham. Administratively it sits within Keynsham East ward and the North East Somerset constituency.

For serious buyers, BS31 1HX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k, up 5.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BS31 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00072705 (shared with 56 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 BS31 1HX. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 850,000

6 sales · Mean £ 809,166

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

BS31 1HX 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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order9
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Chandag Junior School

Requires Improvement256 pupils0.5 km
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Chandag Infant School

Good177 pupils0.5 km
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Wellsway School

Good1319 pupils0.5 km
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IKB Academy

Good163 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils1.0 km
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Two Rivers Church of England Primary

33 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Primary School

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.0 km
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St Keyna Primary School

Good271 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Shop N Drive At Chandag Service Station0.6 km
  • Bet Fred0.9 km
  • Poundland Ltd0.9 km
  • Savour0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Haywards At The Grasmere0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Keynsham Cricket Club0.3 km
  • New Inn Keynsham0.6 km
  • The Ship0.6 km
  • Talbot Inn (Hungry Horse)0.6 km
  • Trout Tavern0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • McColls0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Yung Kee0.6 km
  • Keynsham Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Seafood Plus0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bonzo Lounge0.9 km
  • Cinnamon Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Laviano's0.8 km
  • Shake Express0.9 km
  • Time Out - Keynsham0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Keynsham1.1 km
  • Lawrence Hill7.6 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hurn Lane0.0 km
  • Hurn Lane0.1 km
  • Hurn Lane - West0.1 km
  • Torridge Road0.2 km
  • Torridge Road0.2 km