Hillpath Banwell, North Somerset
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS29), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47802739.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in North Somerset costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worle, about 4.6 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Winscombe Surgery, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Somerset in 2026-27: Band D £2,491 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,661 | £1,938 | £2,214 | £2,491 | £3,045 | £3,598 | £4,152 | £4,982 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (27% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Banwell. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Banwell Conservation Area (1).
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 16 High Street, grade II
- GREENFIELD HOUSE, grade II
- PARISH PUMP, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Ship Hotel 1 West Street Banwell, permissioned (210 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 33 m and 62 m above sea level (45 m on average); the ground rises about 29 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS29 6AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS29 6AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worle 398,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Weston Milton 107,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Weston-Super-Mare 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Orchard Banwell | 230 m |
| Ferry terminal | Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Winscombe Surgery | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Banwell Village Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | The Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Weston General Hospital | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | North Somerset Police Centre | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-Operative Banwell Knightcott Road, Banwell Cashzone | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,280 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 330 m north-east. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m north-east |
| Romano-British villa, Banwell | Scheduled monument | 390 m north-east |
| Banwell Abbey the Cloisters | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north-east |
| Gatehouse, stables and flanking walls at Banwell Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| West garden walls with towers at Banwell Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Roman settlement and associated industrial remains and field system north-east of Winthill Farm | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| A Roman Camp in Banwell Woods | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Banwell Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Banwell Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Barleycombe | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Benthills Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Woolvers Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| The Combe | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Somerset: see them on the North Somerset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 180 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt and Vinegar BS29 6DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Ditto Coffee & Barbers BS29 6DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Banwell News BS29 6DB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Banwell Primary School BS29 6DB | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Banwell Convenience Store BS29 6DB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Banwell Buddies Pre-School BS29 6DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bell Inn (The) BS29 6BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Confetti Catering BS29 6BL | Other catering premises | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Banwell Bowling Club BS29 6DB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Chillies Bangladeshi and Indian BS29 6EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Brewers Arms BS29 6EA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near School Close (5); On or near West Street (4); On or near Littlefields Rise (2); On or near Hillpath (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Littlefields Rise · West Street · Littlefields Road · School Close · Littlefields Avenue · West Street · Thomas Close · Emery Gate · Church Street · Knightcott Road · West Street · Gables Close
All the streets in BS29 and across North Somerset.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.