Postcode BS40 6EL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Mendip Hills ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Draycott, Westbury & Wookey area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey is £58,029 per year. The nearest station is Nailsea and Backwell located about 9.1 miles away.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey is £58,029 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS40 6EL.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey near BS40 6EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nailsea and Backwell located about 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Mendip Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £100,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £249,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mendip Hills
In the BS40 6EL postcode area, located within Draycott, Westbury & Wookey, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for 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 6EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Phripp
Mendip Hills - Elected 7 May 2026
Tessa Munt
Wells and Mendip Hills - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.