BS40 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Lower Langford, 0.1km from Langford, Lower in North Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blagdon & Churchill ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS40, BS40 5BL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £756k, up 44.4% 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 BS40 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00074495 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER LANGFORD, BS40 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER LANGFORD, BS40 5BL.
234
48
£ 53,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS40 5BL 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BS40 5BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £756k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 44.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS40 5BL. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 675,000
3 sales · Mean £ 671,166
Detached
£ 910,000
3 sales · Mean £ 794,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS40 5BL has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Churchill Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Touts0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway at Budgens0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Langford House Club Bar0.6 km
- The Langford Inn and Restaurant0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yatton6.7 km
- Nailsea & Backwell8.7 km
- Worle9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Langford Post Office0.1 km
- Langford Post Office0.2 km
- Langford House0.4 km
- Langford House0.4 km
- Greenwell Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS405BL · Data under Open Government Licence