BS40 8AD is a safe, established residential area on Felton Lane, 0.6km from Old Hill in North Somerset. Administratively it sits within Winford ward and the North Somerset constituency.
For families considering a move, BS40 8AD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS40 8AD are sourced from Output Area E00075023 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELTON LANE, BS40 8AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELTON LANE, BS40 8AD.
324
39
£ 54,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 39, BS40 8AD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS40 8AD. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 432,500
4 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS40 8AD has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Winford Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Prince of Waterloo0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Winford Village Store0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parson Street6.7 km
- Nailsea & Backwell7.1 km
- Bedminster8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brookside0.2 km
- Prince of Waterloo0.2 km
- Prince of Waterloo0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS408AD · Data under Open Government Licence