Postcode report
BS39 5TP Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BS39 5TP: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS39 5TP is a postcode in Mendip, 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 BS39 5TP, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS39 5TP are health and safety, 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 BS39 5TP is based on Bath and North East Somerset 021 Census 2021. It covers 6,777 residents, 95 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, 8% 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 BS39 5TP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS39 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £323k from 34 rolling sales, up 7.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS39 5TP can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS39 5TP 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 BS39 5TP; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about BS39 5TP
Is BS39 5TP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 8% 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 BS39 5TP?
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 BS39 5TP?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BS39 5TP?
LocaleIQ matched BS39 5TP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS39 5TP?
The latest median sold price is £323k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS39 5TP?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.