Postcode report
BS40 8AQ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in North Somerset
About BS40 8AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS40 8AQ is a postcode in Winford, North Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS40 8AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS40 8AQ 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 BS40 8AQ is based on North Somerset 013 Census 2021. It covers 6,345 residents, 120 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 13% 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 7/10.
For property prices near BS40 8AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS40 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £620k from 29 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS40 8AQ 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 BS40 8AQ 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 BS40 8AQ 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 BS40 8AQ
Is BS40 8AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 43% 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 BS40 8AQ?
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 BS40 8AQ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BS40 8AQ?
LocaleIQ matched BS40 8AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS40 8AQ?
The latest median sold price is £620k based on 29 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS40 8AQ?
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.