Postcode report
Is BS27 3BG a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BS27 3BG: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS27 3BG 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 BS27 3BG, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS27 3BG are health and local prosperity, 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 BS27 3BG is based on Sedgemoor 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,361 residents, 200 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 10% 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 9/10.
For property prices near BS27 3BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £468k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS27 3BG can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 BS27 3BG 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.
Local change around BS27 3BG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BS27 3BG
Is BS27 3BG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% 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 BS27 3BG?
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 BS27 3BG?
3 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 BS27 3BG?
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 BS27 3BG?
LocaleIQ matched BS27 3BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS27 3BG?
The latest median sold price is £468k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS27 3BG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.