Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

HORSECASTLE CLOSE, BS49 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSECASTLE CLOSE, BS49 4AY.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS49 4AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BS49 4AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £261k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 28.4% year-on-year.

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

BS49 4AY is a sought-after residential area on Horsecastle Close, 0.2km from Horsecastle in Yatton. Administratively it sits within Yatton ward and the North Somerset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS49, BS49 4AY offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 28.4% 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 BS49 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00075084 (shared with 16 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 BS49 4AY. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 228,975

16 sales · Mean £ 227,950

Detached

£ 430,000

5 sales · Mean £ 371,400

Semi-Detached

£ 247,500

6 sales · Mean £ 237,333

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

BS49 4AY has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Chestnut Park Primary

37 pupils0.8 km
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Yatton Church of England Junior School

Good342 pupils1.0 km
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Yatton Infant School

Good200 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Cork & Fork0.7 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.9 km
  • Pullins (Bakers) Limited0.7 km
  • Scoop and Spice0.7 km
  • Yatton Newsagents0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Market Inn0.1 km
  • Railway Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Horsecastle Chapel0.2 km
  • SJ's Pantry0.9 km
  • Strawberry Line Cafe Project CIC0.2 km
  • That Coffee Place0.9 km
  • Yatton Tandoori0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Retail Services0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cheungs Chinese Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yatton0.2 km
  • Nailsea & Backwell6.2 km
  • Worle6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Inn0.1 km
  • Market Inn0.1 km
  • Yatton Rail Station0.2 km
  • Yatton Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km