BA16 is a postcode district in Mendip, South West, covering 373 active and 63 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BA16 (19%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes BA16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BA16 are around £329k, down 8.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BA16 at 190 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BA16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BA16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BA16 postcode area.
13,998
43
£ 38,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
BA16 is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £329k. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Elmhurst Junior School
Hindhayes Infant School
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Avalon School
Brookside Community Primary School
Crispin School Academy
St Saviours Junior Church School
St Saviours Infant Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mullions Hotel
- No 29
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bear Inn Street
- Royal British Legion Club
- Street Football Club
- Street Inn
- The King Alfred
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Break N Dish Ltd
- Caffe Nero
- Costa Ltd
- Crispin Hall Trust Cafe
- Fondo Lounge
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative Street
- Iceland Foods Limited
- Lidl
- McColls
- McColls
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Star Fish Bar
- Chipmonks Kasva Ltd
- Lavender Country Kitchen
- Ocean House
- Park Fish and Chips
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- C&L Convenience Store
- Burns the Bread Ltd
- Cadbury
- Crispin Hall Market (Thursdays)
- Florries Gifts and Homeware
- + 18 more
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