Postcode report
Is BS31 2SZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BS31 2SZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS31 2SZ is a postcode in Keynsham North, Bath and North East Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS31 2SZ, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS31 2SZ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 BS31 2SZ is based on Bath and North East Somerset 003 Census 2021. It covers 5,771 residents, 1,188 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, 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 10/10.
For property prices near BS31 2SZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS31 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £400k from 91 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 8 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS31 2SZ 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 BS31 2SZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 BS31 2SZ
Is BS31 2SZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% 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 BS31 2SZ?
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.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BS31 2SZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for BS31 2SZ?
LocaleIQ matched BS31 2SZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS31 2SZ?
The latest median sold price is £400k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS31 2SZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.