Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BARN CLOSE, BA16 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN CLOSE, BA16 0BG.

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 0BG 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 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £173,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA16 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Barn Close, 0.4km from Wood's Batch in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BA16 0BG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0BG 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 0BG. 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

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 173,000

2 sales · Mean £ 173,000

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

BA16 0BG has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Shoplifting30
Public order25
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

S

Crispin School Academy

Good1053 pupils0.7 km
P

Hindhayes Infant School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
P

Elmhurst Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils0.8 km
P

Brookside Community Primary School

Good501 pupils1.5 km
A

Avalon School

Good56 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Cadbury0.3 km
  • Florries Gifts and Homeware0.4 km
  • Greenbank Swimming Pool0.5 km
  • Haribo0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.3 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mullions Hotel0.4 km
  • No 290.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.2 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.2 km
  • Last Crumb Cafe0.4 km
  • Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.4 km
  • Prezzo Trading Limited0.2 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ocean House0.5 km
  • Rams Kebab0.5 km
  • Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.4 km
  • Park Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Street Kebab House0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Whittard of Chelsea0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus2.9 km
  • Castle Cary15.7 km
  • Bridgwater17.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Grange Avenue0.1 km
  • Grange Avenue0.1 km
  • Coach Park0.2 km
  • Clarks Village0.2 km
  • Clarks Village0.2 km