Area Analysis Mendip, South West

BA16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BA16 postcode area.

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Population

13,998

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
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4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £329,908 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1118
Anti-social behaviour362
Public order280
Shoplifting275
Criminal damage and arson184

school Local Schools

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Elmhurst Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils
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Hindhayes Infant School

Good191 pupils
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Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding149 pupils
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Avalon School

Good56 pupils
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Brookside Community Primary School

Good501 pupils
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Crispin School Academy

Good1053 pupils
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St Saviours Junior Church School

Good205 pupils
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St Saviours Infant Church School

Good125 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mullions Hotel
  • No 29
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bear Inn Street
  • Royal British Legion Club
  • Street Football Club
  • Street Inn
  • The King Alfred
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Break N Dish Ltd
  • Caffe Nero
  • Costa Ltd
  • Crispin Hall Trust Cafe
  • Fondo Lounge
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative Street
  • Iceland Foods Limited
  • Lidl
  • McColls
  • McColls
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Star Fish Bar
  • Chipmonks Kasva Ltd
  • Lavender Country Kitchen
  • Ocean House
  • Park Fish and Chips
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • C&L Convenience Store
  • Burns the Bread Ltd
  • Cadbury
  • Crispin Hall Market (Thursdays)
  • Florries Gifts and Homeware
  • + 18 more