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BS26 2DU

Cheddar

Somerset

England / South West / Somerset / Cheddar & Axbridge / Cheddar / BS26 2DU

Overview

Postcode BS26 2DU is located in a rural town, within the Cheddar ward of Somerset in the South West region , and forms part of the Cheddar & Axbridge area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cheddar & Axbridge is £49,900 per year. The nearest station is Worle located about 6.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Cheddar & Axbridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,868 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Cheddar & Axbridge has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income of residents in Cheddar & Axbridge is £49,900 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS26 2DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheddar & Axbridge near BS26 2DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Worle located about 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
183.1 per km²

Demographics

British
273
91.92%
Other White
12
4.04%
Indian
3
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.01%
Total population: 297

Housing

Owns outright
52
37.14%
Owns with a mortgage
52
37.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.71%
Other social rented
4
2.86%
Social rents from council
4
2.86%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Cheddar

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £339,995 in Cheddar area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £865,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£462,500
Flats14£147,625
Semi-Detached38£315,000
Terraced32£255,500

10 years price trend in Cheddar

Schools

In the BS26 2DU postcode area, located within Cheddar & Axbridge, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAxbridge Church of England First School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food2 The Square, Axbridge, BS26 2AR

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.