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Banwell & Winscombe

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About

Banwell & Winscombe ward encompasses a largely rural area within North Somerset, characterised by a mix of villages, farmland, and woodland. The settlements of Banwell and Winscombe form the main population centres, with other smaller hamlets like Sandford and Lower Weare scattered throughout. The landscape is defined by the western slopes of the Mendip Hills, with the River Banwell flowing through the area. Agricultural use is predominant, contributing to its open, green character.

The area is notable for its underlying geology, including several caves and the notable Banwell Bone Cave, which contained prehistoric animal remains. Local landmarks include the historic Banwell Castle and the parish church of St Andrew, with its distinctive tower. The Strawberry Line walking and cycling path, following a disused railway, provides a key recreational route connecting communities.

Area overview

On average Banwell & Winscombe has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Banwell & Winscombe is £57,411 per year. There are 3 schools in Banwell & Winscombe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Banwell & Winscombe is home to around 8,220 people, with a population density of about 216.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Banwell & Winscombe Population
8,220
Population density
216.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.21(-1%)
Other theft
5.72(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.47(-63%)
Public order
5.11(-22%)
Vehicle crime
5.11(+76%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,787
94.73%
Other White
158
1.92%
Irish
40
0.49%
Chinese
38
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.43%
Total population: 8,220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,369
34.02%
No qualifications
1,160
16.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,158
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,007
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 6,964

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,851
51.98%
Owns with a mortgage
1,019
28.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
329
9.24%
Other social rented
186
5.22%
Social rents from council
82
2.3%
Total households: 3,561

Property prices in Banwell & Winscombe

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£337
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £521K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Banwell & Winscombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,100 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banwell & Winscombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached66£494,975£347
Semi-Detached31£317,500£330
Terraced5£277,500£229
Flats14£187,500£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Banwell & Winscombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banwell & Winscombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£150,000£209,000£181,500
2017£362,500£215,000£225,200£335,000
2018£390,000£218,500£240,000£210,000
2019£430,000£165,975£260,000£193,750
2020£419,000£165,000£267,000£274,500
2021£407,000£187,500£283,000£270,750
2022£395,000£205,000£306,000£303,498
2023£419,995£190,000£315,000£302,498
2024£416,995£190,000£300,000£311,000
2025£492,250£180,000£301,975£277,500
2026£490,000£196,250£305,000£298,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banwell & Winscombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banwell & Winscombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276£273£267£244
2017£278£265£246£285
2018£309£364£276£191
2019£316£258£233£240
2020£316£259£294£224
2021£333£256£300£246
2022£319£311£329£260
2023£326£285£311£282
2024£348£287£311£254
2025£341£270£330£251
2026£362£235£332£239
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Banwell & Winscombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Banwell & Winscombe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Banwell & Winscombe

Is Banwell & Winscombe safe?

Banwell & Winscombe records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Banwell & Winscombe?

The median sale price in Banwell & Winscombe is £365,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Banwell & Winscombe?

Banwell & Winscombe has 3 primary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Banwell & Winscombe?

Banwell & Winscombe scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Banwell & Winscombe sits around rank 23,195 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Banwell & Winscombe?

The average household income in Banwell & Winscombe is around £57,411 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Banwell & Winscombe?

Banwell & Winscombe is represented by 2 elected councillors: Joe Tristram (Green Party) and Tom Nicholson (Green Party).

All postcodes in Banwell & Winscombe

BS296BJ

Littlefields Rise

BS296EH

Riverside

BS255QP

Somerville Road

BS262XE

Sevier Road

BS251LY

Oakridge Close

BS251HQ

Well Close

BS251JS

Copse End

BS251NL

Bridgwater Road

BS255RF

Station Road

BS296BA

Westfield Road

BS296AY

North Road

BS255RW

Hill Road

BS251DB

Ashley Close

BS251AU

Yadley Close

BS251LP

Sidcot Lane

BS262XY

Flagstaff Road

BS296AP

Harding Drive

BS296AR

Blew Close

BS251PH

Hillyfields

BS255RS

Winnowing End

BS296HD

Knightcott Gardens

BS251LR

The Lynch

BS296BL

The Square

BS251JP

Wimblestone Road

BS255AA

Hapil Close

BS296HF

Knightcott Road

BS251LD

The Chestnuts

BS296HE

Knightcott Road

BS296HW

Springfield Gardens

BS296AD

Westfield Road

BS296DS

Cooks Lane

BS296EA

Church Street

BS296HR

Knightcott Road

BS251AE

Hillyfields Way

BS251HP

Sandford Road

BS255AE

Dabinett Drive

BS262XX

Banwell Road

BS246UQ

West Rolstone Road

BS251PX

Shipham Lane

BS251LU

Oakridge Lane

BS296BR

Buller Road

BS255QG

Sandmead Road

BS251ND

Southleaze

BS296EG

Criddle Avenue

BS296NQ

Christon Road

BS255QB

Greenhill Road

BS251BU

Parsons Way

BS251AT

Lynchmead

BS296BN

East Street

BS296EE

Riverside

BS296DW

Goding Lane

BS255PD

Helens Road

BS262XF

Cowslip Lane

BS296DR

Wolvershill Road

BS251PR

Bristol Road

BS296PQ

Towerhead

BS296NW

Wint Hill

BS296DZ

The Ruddocks

BS296AL

High Street

BS251LF

Risedale Road

BS251NB

Bridgwater Road

BS251NN

Bridgwater Road

BS246AJ

West Rolstone Road

BS251DH

Winscombe Hill

BS246RD

Puxton Caravan Park

BS251HG

Well Close

BS296LS

Locking Moor Road

BS296EQ

Piggot Row

BS296EJ

Porters Drive

BS296HJ

Chesterfield Close

BS251BL

Barton Road

BS251BX

Church Lane

BS251HT

Ash Close

BS296AZ

Coronation Road

BS251PL

Bristol Road

BS296JQ

Summer Lane

BS255NY

Bramley Close

BS296FN

Banwell & Winscombe

BS255PS

Greenhill Croft

BS262XT

Weston Lane

BS251HS

Moorham Road

BS296HB

Knightcott Park

BS296DQ

Wolvershill Park

BS251AZ

The Vinery

BS255PA

Greenhill Road

BS251DP

Barton Road

BS255PR

Fieldway

BS251AW

Woodborough Crescent

BS251PD

Oakridge Lane

BS296HZ

Keene Lane

BS296DP

Whitecross Lane

BS246UR

West Rolstone Road

BS251DN

Rockeries Drive

BS251BQ

Church Road

BS262YA

Banwell Road

BS255AB

Station Road

BS296HA

Knightcott Road

BS296EX

West Garston

BS296JN

Oldmixon Crescent

BS246UF

Hatches Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.