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BS40 Area Report

Bath and North East Somerset

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£485,918
Median Price
Postcode district (BS40)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (BS40)
0
Schools Nearby
10/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6.8/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BS40

Rental Yield
3.4
Price Growth
6.2
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (BS40)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

0
Crimes/month
56
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-04: 0
2025-05: 0
2025-06: 0
2025-07: 1
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 0
2025-10: 1
2025-11: 0
2025-12: 2
2026-01: 0
2026-02: 0
2026-03: 1
2025-042026-03

↑ 300% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Bath and North East Somerset)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Bath and North East Somerset has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
7
education
7
health
7
crime
7
housing
6
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Bath and North East Somerset (the HPI is only published at LAD level). BS40 spans 3 local authorities; Bath and North East Somerset is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the BS40-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£418,237
Bath and North East Somerset average
+3.6%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£729,194
Detached
£453,542
Semi-Detached
£396,599
Terraced
£248,463
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £160,406
01/12/2003: £176,345
01/12/2004: £201,143
01/12/2005: £208,787
01/12/2006: £223,956
01/12/2007: £237,918
01/12/2008: £206,643
01/12/2009: £213,888
01/12/2010: £222,587
01/12/2011: £227,318
01/12/2012: £231,389
01/12/2013: £246,265
01/12/2014: £269,602
01/12/2015: £279,986
01/12/2016: £304,195
01/12/2017: £314,592
01/12/2018: £326,468
01/12/2019: £321,040
01/12/2020: £349,381
01/12/2021: £378,445
01/12/2022: £410,065
01/12/2023: £403,418
01/12/2024: £403,765
01/12/2025: £418,237
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

0
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 0 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

37.8
Avg Attainment 8
-11.1% vs national (42.5)
42%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 21 secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

10/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in BS40 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£580,000
497 sales
Semi-detached
£379,000
200 sales
Terraced
£337,500
113 sales
Flat
£155,000
26 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Bath and North East Somerset. For the headline BS40 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3.6%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Bath and North East Somerset
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,911/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Green Belt
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

0/100

Poor walkability - car likely necessary for daily needs.

Within ½ mile:0 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11°C
Avg Temperature
1105mm
Annual Rainfall
2841h
Sunshine/Year
22.4 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: September
Driest: April
Now: 17.3°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 63%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

3 rated establishments within 1 mile

5/5
Average Rating
100%
Rated Good or Very Good
3
Total Establishments
Brook FarmhouseRetailers - other
5/5
P G & G M Ford - Nempnett Farm LtdFarmers/growers
5/5
Sutton FarmRetailers - other
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

105m
Highabove sea level

At 105m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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