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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

BS296AS

North View Drive

BS296DF

Orchard Close

BS296EG

Criddle Avenue

BS296JQ

Summer Lane

BS246UA

Box Bush Lane

BS251DN

Rockeries Drive

BS251LN

Brae Road

BS255RU

Court Drive

BS262XX

Banwell Road

BS296BA

Westfield Road

BS296DG

Wolvershill Road

BS296HS

Knightcott

BS251DG

Winscombe Hill

BS251LJ

Brae Road

BS251NB

Bridgwater Road

BS251PN

Bristol Road

BS296DD

Gables Close

BS296EL

Moor Road

BS296FH

Derek Mead Way

BS246TL

Drove Way

BS251PW

Bristol Road

BS262YA

Banwell Road

BS296FN

Banwell & Winscombe

BS296JA

Summer Lane

BS251AS

Lynch Crescent

BS296BZ

Cowleaze Path

BS296ND

Banwell Road

BS251NA

Bridgwater Road

BS296AB

Hill Path

BS296BE

Littlefields Avenue

BS251BQ

Church Road

BS255AE

Dabinett Drive

BS255PB

Greenhill Road

BS255SB

Greenhill Road

BS262XY

Flagstaff Road

BS296DJ

Wolvershill Road

BS296HX

Hillmer Rise

BS251DU

Nut Tree Cottages

BS251JJ

Sandford Road

BS255NY

Bramley Close

BS296EE

Riverside

BS251DE

Winscombe Hill

BS255QG

Sandmead Road

BS296AQ

High Street

BS296PG

Towerhead

BS251HE

Rob Lynne Court

BS296AD

Westfield Road

BS296BN

East Street

BS296BT

Emmerson Terrace

BS296DS

Cooks Lane

BS296EB

Whalefield Road

BS296LL

Banwell & Winscombe

BS255QD

Nye Road

BS296HY

Well Lane

BS251DF

Eastwell Lane

BS255AG

Morgan Sweet Place

BS296BU

Cowleaze Path

BS296DB

West Street

BS296NX

Castle Hill

BS251AB

Woodborough Road

BS251AJ

The Green

BS251JB

Sandford Road

BS251NH

Bridgwater Road

BS251PD

Oakridge Lane

BS255QE

Nye Road

BS251BD

Knapps Drive

BS251EJ

Holstein Avenue

BS251JD

Bignell Close

BS251NJ

Oakridge Lane

BS262XZ

Banwell Road

BS296AE

High Street

BS296AJ

Taylors Fields

BS296DT

School Close

BS296DW

Goding Lane

BS251JP

Wimblestone Road

BS255RR

Somerville Road

BS296DA

West Street

BS251AP

The Lynch

BS296HN

Springfield Gardens

BS251AL

The Green

BS251AQ

Woodborough Road

BS251AT

Lynchmead

BS262XG

Christon Road

BS296BG

Westfield Crescent

BS251AA

Woodborough Road

BS251JA

Sandford Road

BS251LR

The Lynch

BS262XP

Christon Road

BS296BH

Littlefields Road

BS251AX

Yadley Way

BS296AA

High Street

BS255AB

Station Road

BS246RA

Banwell & Winscombe

BS251BS

The Square

BS251HJ

Oak Road

BS251HP

Sandford Road

BS251LA

Sidcot Lane

BS251LP

Sidcot Lane

BS251PP

Winterhead

BS296DR

Wolvershill Road

Data Sources

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