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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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
54
Deprivation level
3/10
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
30.9(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.6(-63%)
Other theft
5.47(-3%)
Public order
5.23(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-36%)
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

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £374,500 in Banwell & Winscombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £825,100.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banwell & Winscombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached79£500,000
Flats14£141,500
Semi-Detached38£301,975
Terraced7£280,000

10 years median price trend in Banwell & Winscombe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banwell & Winscombe.

All postcodes in Banwell & Winscombe

BS296ER

Blackburrow Place

BS251BU

Parsons Way

BS251DR

Barton Road

BS251DX

Barton Road

BS251HU

Plum Tree Close

BS251PL

Bristol Road

BS251PX

Shipham Lane

BS296AP

Harding Drive

BS296BP

Dark Lane

BS296EJ

Porters Drive

BS296FJ

Banwell & Winscombe

BS251BE

Yadley Way

BS296AF

High Street

BS296EP

Tanner Road

BS296HU

Well Lane

BS296JE

Summer Lane

BS251BP

Church Road

BS251JU

Shipham Lane

BS255PR

Fieldway

BS251AW

Woodborough Crescent

BS251JS

Copse End

BS251PB

Bristol Road

BS255PF

Greenhill Road

BS296AG

High Street

BS296EU

Bow Acre Gardens

BS296HA

Knightcott Road

BS296NA

Whitley Head

BS262XF

Cowslip Lane

BS296JH

Summer Lane

BS246RD

Puxton Caravan Park

BS246UZ

Banwell & Winscombe

BS248PQ

Hillend

BS296HR

Knightcott Road

BS296HW

Springfield Gardens

BS251BN

Knapps Close

BS251PH

Hillyfields

BS255QB

Greenhill Road

BS255RT

Underwood End

BS296EQ

Piggot Row

BS296LS

Locking Moor Road

BS255PG

Byeways Lane

BS296BL

The Square

BS296JB

Summer Lane

BS246UF

Hatches Lane

BS251DP

Barton Road

BS251NE

Fullers Lane

BS262XH

Christon Road

BS296HE

Knightcott Road

BS251LF

Risedale Road

BS255AA

Hapil Close

BS296FD

Banwell & Winscombe

BS296HG

Knightcott Gardens

BS296HP

Knightcott Road

BS251NP

Bridgwater Road

BS259AD

Sandford Road

BS296JF

Summer Lane

BS251BX

Church Lane

BS251HF

Nippors Way

BS251LU

Oakridge Lane

BS296EA

Church Street

BS296LB

Eton Lane

BS246AN

Balls Barn Lane

BS251AH

The Green

BS251DQ

Winscombe Hill

BS251HL

Homestead Way

BS251JW

South Croft

BS262XE

Sevier Road

BS296EH

Riverside

BS296LA

Wolvershill

BS246UP

Balls Barn Lane

BS251LG

Belmont Road

BS251PR

Bristol Road

BS255QA

Greenhill Road

BS255QQ

Sandmead Road

BS255RH

Hill Road

BS262XW

Banwell Road

BS296DP

Whitecross Lane

BS296LP

Summer Lane

BS296LR

Summer Lane

BS255QS

The Beeches

BS251AF

Hillyfields Way

BS255RD

Orchard Drive

BS255RF

Station Road

BS296BJ

Littlefields Rise

BS251LT

Newcombe Lane

BS255RG

Mead Lane

BS259AH

Sandford Road

BS296BR

Buller Road

BS296NW

Wint Hill

BS246RB

Silver Moor Lane

BS251EZ

Brimridge Road

BS255RP

Somerville Road

BS296ET

Moor Road

BS296HH

Waits Close

BS246UG

Puxton Road

BS251AN

The Lynch

BS251HB

Woodborough Drive

BS251LQ

Belmont Road

BS255PS

Greenhill Croft

BS296AX

Westfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.