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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 59 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
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

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Banwell & Winscombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,400,000.

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
Flats26£180,000
Terraced10£277,500
Semi-Detached27£310,000
Detached72£525,000

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

BS251NP

Bridgwater Road

BS262XJ

Hill View Road

BS251BS

The Square

BS251HA

Woodborough Drive

BS251JH

The Grove

BS262XU

Christon Hill

BS296DU

Jubilee Gardens

BS296ET

Moor Road

BS251AD

Woodborough Road

BS296DY

Cream Croft Lane

BS296EP

Tanner Road

BS296HU

Well Lane

BS251JW

South Croft

BS246UL

West Rolstone Road

BS251NJ

Oakridge Lane

BS251LB

Southmead

BS255AG

Morgan Sweet Place

BS262XW

Banwell Road

BS296LE

Wolvershill

BS296NN

Winthill

BS251JX

Broadleaze Way

BS296FJ

Banwell & Winscombe

BS251AP

The Lynch

BS296DJ

Wolvershill Road

BS296DB

West Street

BS251AL

The Green

BS296AE

High Street

BS251JL

Ilex Lane

BS296PD

Eastermead Lane

BS296BZ

Cowleaze Path

BS251NF

Fox Lane

BS251JJ

Sandford Road

BS251EZ

Brimridge Road

BS246UG

Puxton Road

BS251BT

Parsons Way

BS251AB

Woodborough Road

BS246UP

Balls Barn Lane

BS296BQ

Littlefields Avenue

BS262XP

Christon Road

BS251JB

Sandford Road

BS296FD

Banwell & Winscombe

BS251AG

Woodborough Road

BS255SB

Greenhill Road

BS251NE

Fullers Lane

BS255RD

Orchard Drive

BS251AF

Hillyfields Way

BS255PG

Byeways Lane

BS251JG

Sandford Road

BS251PA

Bristol Road

BS296HS

Knightcott

BS296NY

Castle Hill

BS251LX

Oakridge Lane

BS296BW

East Street

BS262XH

Christon Road

BS296LA

Wolvershill

BS251JR

Wimblestone Road

BS296FB

Reeves Way

BS296HX

Hillmer Rise

BS296BY

Dyer Street

BS296BU

Cowleaze Path

BS251HB

Woodborough Drive

BS251PJ

Bristol Road

BS296DH

The Paddock

BS251LQ

Belmont Road

BS251BE

Yadley Way

BS251HL

Homestead Way

BS296BP

Dark Lane

BS296AF

High Street

BS251BP

Church Road

BS262XQ

Church Lane

BS296EU

Bow Acre Gardens

BS296NP

Winthill

BS251LH

Sidcot Drive

BS296DF

Orchard Close

BS255PH

Greenhill Road

BS296EL

Moor Road

BS251HU

Plum Tree Close

BS251HJ

Oak Road

BS255RE

Roman Road

BS255RG

Mead Lane

BS251DQ

Winscombe Hill

BS255RJ

Hill Road

BS296EN

Dyer Street

BS262XR

Christon Road

BS262XD

Weston Road

BS296DG

Wolvershill Road

BS251DF

Eastwell Lane

BS255AJ

West Croft Lane

BS262XG

Christon Road

BS296HN

Springfield Gardens

BS296AH

West Street

BS251DA

Eastwell Lane

BS296AS

North View Drive

BS251LT

Newcombe Lane

BS251DR

Barton Road

BS296DT

School Close

BS296BD

Banwell & Winscombe

BS296HG

Knightcott Gardens

BS296AA

High Street

BS296FL

Banwell & Winscombe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.