Postcode report
BS28 4AH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BS28 4AH: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS28 4AH is a postcode in King Alfred, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS28 4AH, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS28 4AH are health and safety, 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 BS28 4AH is based on Sedgemoor 003 Census 2021. It covers 6,911 residents, 74 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 5% 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 8/10.
For property prices near BS28 4AH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS28 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £553k from 26 rolling sales, up 2.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS28 4AH can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS28 4AH 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 BS28 4AH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 BS28 4AH
Is BS28 4AH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% 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 BS28 4AH?
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 BS28 4AH?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BS28 4AH?
LocaleIQ matched BS28 4AH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS28 4AH?
The latest median sold price is £553k based on 26 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS28 4AH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.