Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA16 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA16 0BB.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

300

cake
Avg Age

43

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

work
Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BA16 0BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

BA16 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA16 0BB is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Lower Leigh in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BA16 0BB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00148057 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA16 0BB. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BA16 0BB is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences93
Public order33
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

P

Hindhayes Infant School

Good191 pupils0.5 km
P

Elmhurst Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils0.6 km
S

Crispin School Academy

Good1053 pupils0.6 km
P

Brookside Community Primary School

Good501 pupils1.4 km
A

Avalon School

Good56 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • McColls0.9 km
  • McColls0.4 km
  • Whittard of Chelsea0.0 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Cadbury0.1 km
  • Florries Gifts and Homeware0.2 km
  • Greenbank Swimming Pool0.3 km
  • Haribo0.1 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.1 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mullions Hotel0.3 km
  • No 290.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bear Inn Street0.3 km
  • Street Inn0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.1 km
  • The King Alfred0.5 km
  • The Lantokay0.3 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.0 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.0 km
  • Last Crumb Cafe0.2 km
  • Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.2 km
  • Prezzo Trading Limited0.0 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ocean House0.4 km
  • Rams Kebab0.4 km
  • Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.3 km
  • Park Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Street Kebab House0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus2.9 km
  • Castle Cary15.6 km
  • Bridgwater17.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mendip West Slinky - Street DRT0.2 km
  • Coach Park0.2 km
  • Crispin Hall0.2 km
  • Clarks Shopping Village0.2 km
  • The Library0.2 km