About Bourne

Bourne is a small settlement located in the county of Somerset, in the south-west of England. It lies within the BS40 postcode area and is situated near the River Avon. The village is part of the wider rural landscape of Somerset, known for its rolling hills and agricultural fields. Bourne is not a large community, and its character reflects the quiet, countryside nature of the region. The area is accessible by road, with nearby towns offering local amenities. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural environment. As a rural location, Bourne maintains a peaceful atmosphere, with a small number of homes and limited commercial activity. It is a place where the pace of life is slow and the surroundings are largely unspoilt.

School Ratings in Bourne

Families in Bourne have access to 21 local schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bourne

Homes sell for an average of £525K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £604K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bourne

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Bourne, with 20 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bourne

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bourne among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bourne

Broadband services in Bourne range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,842 sales

Average Price £525K
£1K — £4.04M
Detached £604K 1,041
Semi £370K 399
Terraced £368K 174
Flat £225K 55

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

14 Primary
3 Secondary
4 Other
Burrington Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Blagdon Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Churchill Church of England Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Sky Vale 2.2 miles Wrington Church of England Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Shipham Church of England First School Primary 2.7 miles Ubley Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Churchill Academy & Sixth Form Secondary 3.1 miles Sandford Primary School Primary Good 3.6 miles Sidcot School 3.7 miles Winscombe Primary School Primary 4 miles Fairlands Middle School Middle deemed secondary 4.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bourne IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bourne experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
4/10
4,435 Children (0-15) 17%
15,352 Working Age 59%
8,309 Older (60+) 32%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.9% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bourne 88 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Bourne is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

32 Violence & Sexual Offences
20 Shoplifting
15 Anti-Social Behaviour
7 Criminal Damage & Arson
5 Burglary
2 Other Theft
2 Public Order
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
Local Policing
Avon And Somerset Yeo Vale
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Yatton Train Station 5.5 miles
Nailsea And Backwell Train Station 6 miles
Worle Train Station 7.6 miles
Weston Milton Train Station 8.8 miles
Parson Street Train Station 9 miles
Bedminster Train Station 9.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Burrington 0 yards Rickford 0 yards Link 0.6 miles Langford Green 0.6 miles Havyatt Green 0.9 miles Upper Langford 1.2 miles Cowslip Green 1.2 miles Langford 1.4 miles Lower Langford 1.4 miles Blagdon 1.4 miles Blackmoor 1.8 miles Rowberrow 2 miles

Local Government

District North Somerset
County Somerset
Ward Blagdon & Churchill
Constituency Weston-Super-Mare
Parish Churchill
Region South West

Notable & Famous People from Bourne 2 people

Dick Gibson
Engineer
English racing driver (1918–2010)
Ken Richardson
Formula One driver
British racecar driver (1911-1997)

Streets in BS40 30 shown View all streets

A368 2 A38 1 Alburys 1 Aldwick Lane 5 Ashford Road 2 Ashwood 1 B3114 2 B3130 2 B3134 5 B3371 1 Bakers Lane 1 Barrow Lane 1 Bath Road 18 Battle Lane 1 Baynard Close 1 Bell Lane 1 Bell Square 1 Benches Lane 3 Bickfield Lane 3 Bilbie Road 1 Birch Drive 1 Blackmoor 5 Blackmoor Close 1 Blagdon Lane 3 Blind Lane 1 Bourne Lane 1 Breach Hill Lane 2 Bristol Road 22 Broad Mead Lane 1 Broad Road 2

Postcodes in BS40 50 shown View all postcodes

BS40 5AA BS40 5AB BS40 5AD BS40 5AE BS40 5AF BS40 5AG BS40 5AH BS40 5AJ BS40 5AL BS40 5AN BS40 5AP BS40 5AQ BS40 5AR BS40 5AS BS40 5AT BS40 5AU BS40 5AW BS40 5BD BS40 5BL BS40 5BN BS40 5BP BS40 5BS BS40 5BT BS40 5BU BS40 5BW BS40 5BX BS40 5BY BS40 5BZ BS40 5DA BS40 5DB BS40 5DD BS40 5DE BS40 5DF BS40 5DG BS40 5DH BS40 5DJ BS40 5DL BS40 5DN BS40 5DP BS40 5DQ BS40 5DR BS40 5DU BS40 5DZ BS40 5EA BS40 5EB BS40 5ED BS40 5EE BS40 5EF BS40 5EG BS40 5EH