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BS26 2SL

Brent

Somerset

England / South West / Somerset / Wedmore & Mark / Brent / BS26 2SL

Overview

Postcode BS26 2SL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Brent ward of Somerset in the South West region , and forms part of the Wedmore & Mark area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wedmore & Mark is £53,100 per year. The nearest station is Highbridge and Burnham located about 4.9 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Wedmore & Mark has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wedmore & Mark has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Wedmore & Mark is £53,100 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from BS26 2SL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Highbridge and Burnham located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
554
Population density
59.2 per km²

Demographics

British
539
97.47%
Irish
4
0.72%
Other White
4
0.72%
Other
2
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.36%
Total population: 553

Housing

Owns outright
100
45.66%
Owns with a mortgage
87
39.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
6.39%
Other forms of private rent
9
4.11%
Social rents from council
5
2.28%
Total households: 219

Property prices in Brent

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Brent area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £940,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£407,000
Flats3£121,000
Semi-Detached34£282,500
Terraced14£235,000

10 years price trend in Brent

Schools

In the BS26 2SL postcode area, located within Wedmore & Mark, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Data Sources

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