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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

BS296BD

Banwell & Winscombe

BS296BQ

Littlefields Avenue

BS296DL

Wolvershill Road

BS296DN

Emery Gate

BS296DU

Jubilee Gardens

BS296NN

Winthill

BS246UR

West Rolstone Road

BS251JQ

Evergreen Close

BS296AZ

Coronation Road

BS296LG

Silver Moor Lane

BS251JT

Small Down End

BS251PJ

Bristol Road

BS255AJ

West Croft Lane

BS262XQ

Church Lane

BS251AZ

The Vinery

BS251JH

The Grove

BS251LB

Southmead

BS251LE

Belmont Road

BS251NF

Fox Lane

BS296BY

Dyer Street

BS296EW

Jubilee Gardens

BS246UL

West Rolstone Road

BS251DH

Winscombe Hill

BS251HQ

Well Close

BS251JR

Wimblestone Road

BS251LW

Brae Rise

BS296AY

North Road

BS246UQ

West Rolstone Road

BS251BT

Parsons Way

BS251JG

Sandford Road

BS255RW

Hill Road

BS296DY

Cream Croft Lane

BS296HB

Knightcott Park

BS296LE

Wolvershill

BS251AY

Apple Tree Drive

BS251HT

Ash Close

BS262XU

Christon Hill

BS296EZ

West Garston

BS251AD

Woodborough Road

BS251DS

Max Lane

BS251JN

South Hill

BS296PQ

Towerhead

BS296FB

Reeves Way

BS251DA

Eastwell Lane

BS251EH

Hereford Close

BS251JL

Ilex Lane

BS255PQ

Lyncombe Drive

BS255QP

Somerville Road

BS296AH

West Street

BS296HJ

Chesterfield Close

BS296HL

Chestnut Close

BS251AR

The Lynch

BS251HA

Woodborough Drive

BS296EF

Moor Road

BS251DJ

Winscombe Hill

BS251HN

Woodborough Drive

BS251NN

Bridgwater Road

BS262XD

Weston Road

BS296HD

Knightcott Gardens

BS251LX

Oakridge Lane

BS255RQ

Station Road

BS296BX

Cowleaze Path

BS296DE

West Street

BS296DQ

Wolvershill Park

BS296ES

Dulmoor Drive

BS296HF

Knightcott Road

BS255PD

Helens Road

BS262XR

Christon Road

BS296JG

Summer Lane

BS296NG

Winthill

BS251BG

Church Road

BS251JF

Sandford Road

BS296AT

Tanner Road

BS296FL

Banwell & Winscombe

BS296HZ

Keene Lane

BS251HS

Moorham Road

BS251NW

Bridgwater Road

BS255PA

Greenhill Road

BS255PE

Greenhill Lane

BS255RJ

Hill Road

BS296JD

Summer Lane

BS251BA

Woodborough Road

BS251JX

Broadleaze Way

BS251LS

Fountain Lane

BS251LZ

Oakridge Lane

BS251PA

Bristol Road

BS296DZ

The Ruddocks

BS296BB

Queens Road

BS246AJ

West Rolstone Road

BS251EG

Guernsey Road

BS255RL

Quarry Road

BS262XJ

Hill View Road

BS296HQ

William Daw Close

BS296NR

The Rhodyate

BS296PD

Eastermead Lane

BS251BL

Barton Road

BS251DB

Ashley Close

BS251LH

Sidcot Drive

BS251LY

Oakridge Close

BS255SA

Greenhill Road

Data Sources

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