Postcode report
Is BS26 2XJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BS26 2XJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS26 2XJ is a postcode in Cheddar, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS26 2XJ, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS26 2XJ are safety and property market signals, while housing 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 BS26 2XJ is based on North Somerset 023 Census 2021. It covers 10,812 residents, 332 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 6% 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 5/10.
For property prices near BS26 2XJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £369k from 39 rolling sales, up 6.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS26 2XJ 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 BS26 2XJ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about BS26 2XJ
Is BS26 2XJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 46% 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 BS26 2XJ?
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 demographics are available for BS26 2XJ?
LocaleIQ matched BS26 2XJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS26 2XJ?
The latest median sold price is £369k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS26 2XJ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.