Living in BS40, North Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS40 in North Somerset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Somerset: £314,628, up 7.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around BS40
7 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS40 in the last 2 years, with a median of £590,000 and a range from £442,000 to £905,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRY TREE BARN, BS40 7XF | semi-detached | £580,000 | 2025-10-24 |
| OLD POST OFFICE, BS40 7UT | detached | £475,000 | 2025-10-14 |
| PARSONS PADDOCK THE BATCH, BS40 7UX | detached | £875,000 | 2025-01-09 |
| WINDY RIDGE, BS40 7UZ | detached | £685,000 | 2024-12-02 |
| YEW TREE COTTAGE THE BATCH, BS40 7UX | semi-detached | £442,000 | 2024-11-04 |
| LANE END THE BATCH, BS40 7UY | detached | £905,000 | 2024-10-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Ubley Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Winford Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.8 mi |
3 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 7.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS40 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Somerset's figures.
Common questions about BS40
What is the average house price in BS40?
The average sold price in North Somerset is £314,628 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BS40?
Prices in North Somerset are up 7.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BS40?
The median of 7 recorded sales around central BS40 in the last 2 years is £590,000, ranging from £442,000 to £905,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS40?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS40, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS40?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS40 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS40 at risk of flooding?
Central BS40 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BS40 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £590,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS40 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS40 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BS40 or BS41, BS40 or BS49, BS40 or BS25.
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