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.
BARN CLOSE, BA16 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN CLOSE, BA16 0BG.
300
43
£ 39,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Crispin School Academy
Hindhayes Infant School
Elmhurst Junior School
Brookside Community Primary School
Avalon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mullions Hotel0.4 km
- No 290.3 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BA160BG · Data under Open Government Licence