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.
- Homes on the streets around central BS40 sold at a median of £475,000 across 7 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across North Somerset are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 3 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of BS40 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in North Somerset pays £2,491 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 2 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in June 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 15 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in North Somerset: £313,638, up 3.8% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South West average is £302,298.
Check sold prices for a specific address in BS40 →
See where BS40 ranks across South West →
Council tax at Band D in North Somerset: £2,491 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare BS40 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for BS40 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around BS40
7 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS40 in the last 2 years, with a median of £475,000 and a range from £225,000 to £875,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Green Lane, BS40 7US | Semi-detached | £225,000 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Barn, BS40 7XF | Semi-detached | £580,000 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Old Post Office, BS40 7UT | Detached | £475,000 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Council Houses, BS40 7UT | Semi-detached | £280,000 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Parsons Paddock The Batch, BS40 7UX | Detached | £875,000 | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Windy Ridge, BS40 7UZ | Detached | £685,000 | 2 Dec 2024 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
| Ubley Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi away | no figure |
| Winford Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.8 mi away | no figure |
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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.
How BS40 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 5.0 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of BS40 (E01014854, 1,415 residents in 2021, up 5.0% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 5.0 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84.7% | 84.6% | -0.1 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 11.7% | 14.1% | +2.4 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 15.4% | 14.8% | -0.6 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 24.6% | 27.2% | +2.6 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 38.4% | 43.4% | +5.0 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 3.6% | 6.5% | +2.9 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 86.6% | 86.3% | -0.3 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 99.1% | 97.7% | -1.4 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS40 in June 2026, 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.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in North Somerset pays £2,491 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 8.5% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for North Somerset, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,900 | +4.8% |
| 2022-23 | £1,959 | +3.1% |
| 2023-24 | £2,062 | +5.3% |
| 2024-25 | £2,165 | +5.0% |
| 2025-26 | £2,295 | +6.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,491 | +8.5% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for North Somerset, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about BS40
What is the average house price in BS40?
The average sold price in North Somerset is £313,638 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BS40?
Prices in North Somerset are up 3.8% 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 £475,000, ranging from £225,000 to £875,000 (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 June 2026, 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 £475,000; 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 June 2026, 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
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