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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

BS251BJ

Church Road

BS296JF

Summer Lane

BS296DL

Wolvershill Road

BS255RQ

Station Road

BS251DE

Winscombe Hill

BS296HL

Chestnut Close

BS251LA

Sidcot Lane

BS296JH

Summer Lane

BS255SA

Greenhill Road

BS255QF

Drove Way

BS251PN

Bristol Road

BS296NR

The Rhodyate

BS296ES

Dulmoor Drive

BS255PB

Greenhill Road

BS255AD

Banwell & Winscombe

BS251AA

Woodborough Road

BS296BE

Littlefields Avenue

BS251PP

Winterhead

BS255PQ

Lyncombe Drive

BS296HP

Knightcott Road

BS251DJ

Winscombe Hill

BS251LW

Brae Rise

BS255RT

Underwood End

BS251BA

Woodborough Road

BS251EF

Dexter Way

BS255QQ

Sandmead Road

BS296HT

Baytree Farm View

BS296HQ

William Daw Close

BS251BN

Knapps Close

BS251AQ

Woodborough Road

BS251JN

South Hill

BS246UU

Silver Moor Lane

BS296PG

Towerhead

BS251BH

Church Road

BS296EW

Jubilee Gardens

BS296NG

Winthill

BS251LZ

Oakridge Lane

BS255RN

Quarry Road

BS246UE

Puxton Road

BS251AX

Yadley Way

BS251HD

Sandford Road

BS296EB

Whalefield Road

BS296LL

Banwell & Winscombe

BS296NX

Castle Hill

BS296EY

West Garston

BS296DD

Gables Close

BS251LS

Fountain Lane

BS296AG

High Street

BS255PF

Greenhill Road

BS255RL

Quarry Road

BS255QR

Yew Tree Gardens

BS251EG

Guernsey Road

BS251LJ

Brae Road

BS251EE

Angus Close

BS251JQ

Evergreen Close

BS296HH

Waits Close

BS296LQ

Silver Moor Lane

BS296LG

Silver Moor Lane

BS251AJ

The Green

BS255QA

Greenhill Road

BS246UZ

Banwell & Winscombe

BS251DG

Winscombe Hill

BS251NA

Bridgwater Road

BS251AY

Apple Tree Drive

BS251JE

Homefield Close

BS251JU

Shipham Lane

BS246AN

Balls Barn Lane

BS259AH

Sandford Road

BS296ER

Blackburrow Place

BS246AP

Box Bush Lane

BS255RU

Court Drive

BS251HN

Woodborough Drive

BS251HE

Rob Lynne Court

BS246RB

Silver Moor Lane

BS255AF

Dabinett Drive

BS296AQ

High Street

BS296LR

Summer Lane

BS251LE

Belmont Road

BS296AU

Greenfields Avenue

BS251PW

Bristol Road

BS246UH

Riverside

BS246RA

Banwell & Winscombe

BS259AD

Sandford Road

BS246UA

Box Bush Lane

BS251JF

Sandford Road

BS296JG

Summer Lane

BS255QS

The Beeches

BS251AS

Lynch Crescent

BS296JD

Summer Lane

BS296LP

Summer Lane

BS296DE

West Street

BS262XZ

Banwell Road

BS296AB

Hill Path

BS296LB

Eton Lane

BS296AX

Westfield Road

BS251JD

Bignell Close

BS296JE

Summer Lane

BS251JA

Sandford Road

BS251NH

Bridgwater Road

BS296BH

Littlefields Road

Data Sources

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