BS26 — AXBRIDGE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BS26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BS26 is £554,303, which is 23% above the Bristol average of £449,132.

Properties in BS26 cost 93.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BS26 have fallen 20.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£571,277	72
Semi-detached	£290,473	33
Terraced	£308,726	42
Flat	£169,280	20
All types	£554,303	193

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BS26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BS26 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BS26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BS26 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Weare Academy First School	Primary	Good	mi
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

224,578

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BS26 are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BS26 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BS26 — AXBRIDGE

Area Summary

BS26 (AXBRIDGE) offers above-average property prices (£554,303, 93% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (342 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BS26?

The average house price in BS26 (AXBRIDGE) is £554,303, based on 193 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 93% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.4% over the past year.

Is BS26 a safe area to live?

Crime in BS26 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BS26?

There are 2 schools in or near BS26. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BS26?

Council tax in BS26 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BS26?

The average broadband download speed in BS26 is 342 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BS26 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in BS26 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 224,578.