Postcode BS40 6AX 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 Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree is £64,862 per year. The nearest station is Parson Street located about 9.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree is £64,862 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS40 6AX.
Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree near BS40 6AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parson Street located about 9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 in Mendip area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £635,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mendip
In the BS40 6AX postcode area, located within Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | East Harptree Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS40 6AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | East Harptree Village Shop | High Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BS40 6AA | Walking directions to East Harptree Village Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS40 6AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Simon James McCombe
Mendip - Elected 3 Jul 2025
Dan Norris
North East Somerset and Hanham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.