# Axbridge (BS26) BS26 in Somerset has experienced modest price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital growth at 5.5% annually. The district scores 42.9 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally and indicating average market dynamics. Population expansion remains subdued at 0.8% over five years, suggesting limited demographic pressure. The area is classified as latent stage gentrification, indicating early-stage transformation potential. These figures suggest a rental-focused market where income yields may appeal to certain investors, though capital appreciation has been constrained relative to broader UK market trends.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Axbridge · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
Axbridge (BS26) common questions
Is Axbridge up and coming?
Axbridge (BS26) has a trajectory score of 43/100 (Average), placing it in the top 86% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Axbridge safe?
Axbridge has a safety score of 67/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Axbridge?
The average property price in Axbridge (BS26) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Axbridge?
The median monthly rent in Axbridge (BS26) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Axbridge?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Winscombe (BS25), Banwell (BS29), Wedmore (BS28), Weston-Super-Mare (BS24), Highbridge (TA9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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