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BS39 5BJ

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Overview

Postcode BS39 5BJ is located in a rural village, within the Mendip ward of Bath and North East Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud is £63,769 per year. The nearest station is Keynsham, about 7.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,898 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.1%

Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud is £63,769 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from BS39 5BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud near BS39 5BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Keynsham located about 7.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
483
Population density
2,494.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.8(-47%)
Other theft
7.25(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.98(-69%)
Burglary
1.98(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.32(-91%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
441
91.49%
Other White
12
2.49%
Other Asian
7
1.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.24%
Indian
3
0.62%
Total population: 482

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
35.33%
Level 3 (A level)
85
23.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
12.5%
No qualifications
44
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
49.18%
Owns outright
42
22.95%
Other social rented
25
13.66%
Social rents from council
10
5.46%
Shared ownership
7
3.83%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Mendip

Median price£418,000
Price per sq ft£365
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£343K – £578K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £418,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Mendip area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mendip over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£585,000£401
Semi-Detached11£395,000£369
Terraced4£297,500£329

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mendip

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£585,000£400,000£312,500
2017£389,375£280,000£205,000
2018£455,000£322,500£292,500
2019£625,000£477,500£322,475
2020£625,000£321,000£266,000
2021£541,000£350,250£275,000
2022£630,000£409,500£326,500
2023£612,100£430,000£419,090
2024£580,000£360,275£345,000
2025£635,000£385,000£305,000
2026£492,500£365,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mendip.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£354£439
2017£289£292£293
2018£264£313£275
2019£323£274£267
2020£338£288£278
2021£333£340£259
2022£416£306£301
2023£399£374£375
2024£348£313£285
2025£383£385£342
2026£414£357
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mendip.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mendip in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS39 5BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS39 5BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026Chestnut Cottage, Main Road, Bristol, BS39 5BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£186,000
30 Mar 202640, Brandown Close, Bristol, BS39 5EJDetachedFreehold£595,000
20 Feb 202649, Brandown Close, Bristol, BS39 5EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
07 Nov 202538, Brandown Close, Bristol, BS39 5EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
28 May 20256, Ashmead, Bristol, BS39 5BGDetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the BS39 5BJ postcode area, located within Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS39 5BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCameley CEVC Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryClutton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS39 5BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS39 5BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCentral Convenience StoresMain Road, Temple Cloud, BS39 5BZWalking directions to Central Convenience Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,014
Band D£2,266
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,273
Band G£3,776
Band H£4,532

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS39 5BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon James McCombe

Mendip - Elected 3 Jul 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Dan Norris

North East Somerset and Hanham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth East Somerset and HanhamE14001394
WardMendipE05012474
ParishTemple Cloud with CameleyE04000953
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pensford, Clutton & Temple CloudE02003004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bath and North East Somerset 020CE01014419
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BS39 5BJ

Is BS39 5BJ (Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud) safe?

The area around BS39 5BJ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BS39 5BJ?

The median sale price around BS39 5BJ in Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud is £418,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS39 5BJ?

There are 2 schools close to BS39 5BJ, including Cameley CEVC Primary School (Good) and Clutton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS39 5BJ?

BS39 5BJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,898 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS39 5BJ (Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Somerset and Hanham covering BS39 5BJ is Dan Norris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon James McCombe (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.