Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

SOUTH WIDCOMBE, BS40 6BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH WIDCOMBE, BS40 6BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

531

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS40 6BN 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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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS40 6BN spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BS40 6BN is a sought-after residential area on South Widcombe, 0.1km from South Widcombe in Bath and North East Somerset. Administratively it sits within Mendip ward and the North East Somerset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS40, BS40 6BN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for BS40 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00072837 (shared with 72 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 6BN. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BS40 6BN has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parson Street13.9 km
  • Keynsham14.2 km
  • Bedminster14.7 km