BS26 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the BS26 postcode district in North Somerset. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
North Somerset · 2026-05 (UK HPI)
Land Registry Price Paid
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about BS26
The average home across North Somerset is worth about £312,303 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 6.4% over the last year.
Of 91 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in BS26, band D is the most common, and 67% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 13 crimes around the centre of BS26 in the six months to 2026-06, most often other theft (5).
There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of BS26 in North Somerset, including Weare Academy First School.
The district covers the Banwell & Winscombe, Brent, Cheddar, Hutton & Locking ward areas.
Sample of 91 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in BS26, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +6.4% over the last year in North Somerset.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.
Primary
- Weare Academy First SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
- Axbridge Church of England First School AcademyGood · 1.8 mi
- Winscombe Primary SchoolNot rated · 3.0 mi
- Shipham Church of England First SchoolNot rated · 3.6 mi
Secondary
- Sidcot SchoolNot rated · 2.8 mi
Banwell & Winscombe · Brent · Cheddar · Hutton & Locking
Common questions about BS26
What is the average house price in BS26?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in North Somerset at £312,303 as of 2026-05.
How much does each property type cost in BS26?
Detached £535,379, semi-detached £340,315, terraced £270,347, flats £168,826, based on the UK House Price Index for North Somerset.
Is BS26 a safe area?
Police recorded 13 crimes near the centre of BS26 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was other theft with 5 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in BS26 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 91 certificates from BS26, with 67% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near BS26?
1 schools within a mile of the BS26 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Sidcot School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this BS26 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.