Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

MENDIP COTTAGES, BS40 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MENDIP COTTAGES, BS40 5EA.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS40 5EA 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BS40 5EA's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £790k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 23.6% year-on-year.

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

BS40 5EA is a sought-after residential area on Mendip Cottages, 0.4km from Upper Langford 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 5EA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £790k, down 23.6% 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 BS40 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00074502 (shared with 27 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 BS40 5EA. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 860,000

2 sales · Mean £ 860,000

Semi-Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

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

BS40 5EA has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Churchill Church of England Primary School

Good0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Touts0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Churchill Inn0.6 km
  • Langford House Club Bar1.0 km
  • The Stag and Hounds0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Subway at Budgens0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yatton7.0 km
  • Worle9.3 km
  • Nailsea & Backwell9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Says Lane0.2 km