Postcode report
Is BS20 0JB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BS20 0JB: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS20 0JB is a postcode in Pill, North Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS20 0JB, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS20 0JB are health and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BS20 0JB is based on North Somerset 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,383 residents, 353 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near BS20 0JB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £385k from 40 rolling sales, down 6.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS20 0JB can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS20 0JB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near BS20 0JB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about BS20 0JB
Is BS20 0JB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BS20 0JB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BS20 0JB?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BS20 0JB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BS20 0JB?
LocaleIQ matched BS20 0JB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS20 0JB?
The latest median sold price is £385k based on 40 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS20 0JB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.