Postcode report
Is BS40 8AZ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BS40 8AZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS40 8AZ 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 8AZ, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS40 8AZ 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 8AZ 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 8AZ, 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 8AZ 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 BS40 8AZ 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 BS40 8AZ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about BS40 8AZ
Is BS40 8AZ 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 8AZ?
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 8AZ?
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 8AZ?
LocaleIQ matched BS40 8AZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS40 8AZ?
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 8AZ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.