The typical property in BS27
BS27 is Cheddar, the Somerset village famous for the Gorge and the cheese, with significant tourism economy.
Area summary
BS27 sits in Somerset Council. The outcode covers Cheddar and surrounding villages. Cheddar is internationally known for the Cheddar Gorge (a Site of Special Scientific Interest with major show caves) and the Cheddar cheese (which originated here). The Cheddar Gorge and Caves are managed by Longleat Enterprises and are a major tourist destination. Housing is mixed: older stone-built village cottages, Victorian and Edwardian villas, postwar semis and newer estate development.
There is no station within BS27. The A371 and A38 provide road links. The M5 at junctions 21 and 22 are accessible.
Employment patterns include tourism (significant in the gorge area), cheese production, commuting into central Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. Demographics skew older with a significant retired population.
Somerset Council operates only mandatory HMO licensing. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has abolished Section 21 evictions. The proposed 2030 EPC C standard, if enacted, will be a substantial cost on the stone-built solid-wall stock.
What the data shows
Researched facts
Buyer notes
- Tourist traffic affects parking and access in the village
- AONB and SSSI designations limit development
- Stone-built solid-wall stock has substantial EPC upgrade costs
The full BS27 data page
Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.
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