Key indicators for buyers
The BS40 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-13.3%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 10.8x in 2021 to 9.0x today. Rising rents (£1,193/mo, +4.1%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider North Somerset area
A home in North Somerset costs 9.0x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 10.8x in 2021.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider North Somerset area
Average monthly rent in North Somerset is £1,193, up 4.1% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average North Somerset price of £494,250 with a 25% deposit (£124k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,950 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses BS40 avg. price with North Somerset rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,950) are £757 more than renting (£1,193). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £124k — it would take around 25 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
5, ORCHARD CLOSE, FELTON BS40 9YS | Detached | £482,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
41, SOUTH MEADOWS, WRINGTON BS40 5PG | Detached | £260,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
76, THE GLEBE, WRINGTON BS40 5LX | Semi-detached | £343,500 | 14 Jan 2026 |
7, HOME CLOSE, WRINGTON BS40 5PX | Detached | £540,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
ROSE COTTAGE, SAYS LANE, LANGFORD BS40 5EA | Detached | £950,000 | 7 Jan 2026 |
61, BROADOAK ROAD, LANGFORD BS40 5HD | Detached | £390,000 | 6 Jan 2026 |
3, INNICKS CLOSE, UBLEY BS40 6PL | Semi-detached |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in BS40 sold for £494,250 in 2026, with a median of £436,000 across 6 transactions. Prices fell 13.3% compared to the previous year.
| £450,000 |
| 19 Dec 2025 |
6, COUNCIL HOUSES, BURRINGTON BS40 7AS | Semi-detached | £500,000 | 16 Dec 2025 |
11, HOME CLOSE, WRINGTON BS40 5PX | Detached | £600,000 | 11 Dec 2025 |
6, STANSHALLS CLOSE, FELTON BS40 9UJ | Semi-detached | £285,000 | 10 Dec 2025 |
GREENBANKS, WATERY LANE, WINFORD BS40 8BU | Detached | £820,000 | 10 Dec 2025 |
24, BIRCH DRIVE, LANGFORD BS40 5HG | Detached | £535,000 | 8 Dec 2025 |
2, BIRCH DRIVE, LANGFORD BS40 5HG | Detached | £380,000 | 8 Dec 2025 |
REDWOOD COTTAGE, MEAD LANE, BLAGDON BS40 7UA | Semi-detached | £340,000 | 2 Dec 2025 |
8, OLD BELL COURT, WRINGTON BS40 5QH | Terraced | £285,000 | 28 Nov 2025 |
STONY BATCH, STREET END LANE, BLAGDON BS40 7TW | Detached | £665,000 | 26 Nov 2025 |
SNUFF MILL COTTAGE, KENTSHARE LANE, WINFORD BS40 8HA | Detached | £900,000 | 25 Nov 2025 |
3, SOMERLEA STABLES, LANGFORD ROAD, LANGFORD BS40 5HU | Terraced | £330,000 | 14 Nov 2025 |
CROSSWAY HOUSE, BRISTOL ROAD, CHEW STOKE BS40 8XE | Detached | £800,000 | 11 Nov 2025 |
75, MUNTJAC ROAD, LANGFORD BS40 5AF | Detached | £435,000 | 6 Nov 2025 |
The most recent recorded sale in BS40 was a detached property on Orchard Close for £482,000 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £482,000.