BS40 8QH is a sought-after residential area on Winford Road, 0.8km from Littleton in Chew Magna. Administratively it sits within Chew Valley ward and the North East Somerset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS40, BS40 8QH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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. 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 8QH are sourced from Output Area E00072642 (shared with 76 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINFORD ROAD, BS40 8QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINFORD ROAD, BS40 8QH.
428
47
£ 56,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS40 8QH 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.
Area Character
BS40 8QH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 85% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS40 8QH. The average age is 46.6. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BS40 8QH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chew Valley School
Chew Magna Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Winford Ford (Spar)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parson Street7.5 km
- Bedminster8.5 km
- Bristol Temple Meads9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Portbridge Farm0.0 km
- Portbridge Farm0.0 km
- Portbridge Crossroads0.1 km
- Portbridge Crossroads0.1 km
- Portbridge Crossroads0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS408QH · Data under Open Government Licence