Cost of Living in BS40
North Somerset
BS40 at a glance
Postcode district (BS40)£540k
Median home price
802
Sales (last 5y)
+94%
vs national median
£159
Est. council tax / mo
7.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the BS40 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in BS40
Postcode district (BS40)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £580,000 | 497 | +£170k |
| Semi-detached | £379,000 | 200 | +£119k |
| Terraced | £337,500 | 113 | +£120k |
| Flat | £155,000 | 26 | −£77k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in BS40
Band C
Estimated band
£1,911
Estimated annual cost
£159
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (BS40)BS40 sits at an average deprivation decile of 7.9 out of 10 (less deprived than the English average), based on the 15 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 94% more than the national median.