BA16 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southleaze Orchard, 0.2km from Wood's Batch in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA16 0BN is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00148060 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHLEAZE ORCHARD, BA16 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHLEAZE ORCHARD, BA16 0BN.
239
60
£ 39,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA16 0BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BA16 0BN has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA16 0BN. The average age is 59.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
10 sales · Mean £ 246,000
Detached
£ 263,000
1 sales · Mean £ 263,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA16 0BN has low crime rates — 43 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
Hindhayes Infant School
Elmhurst Junior School
Crispin School Academy
Brookside Community Primary School
Avalon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
6 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cadbury0.3 km
- Florries Gifts and Homeware0.3 km
- Greenbank Swimming Pool0.6 km
- Haribo0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mullions Hotel0.5 km
- No 290.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bear Inn Street0.5 km
- Street Inn0.6 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- The King Alfred0.7 km
- The Lantokay0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Costa Ltd0.3 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.3 km
- Last Crumb Cafe0.4 km
- Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.4 km
- Prezzo Trading Limited0.3 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ocean House0.4 km
- Rams Kebab0.4 km
- Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.6 km
- Park Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Street Kebab House0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus3.1 km
- Castle Cary15.8 km
- Bridgwater17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Clarks Village0.0 km
- Clarks Village0.0 km
- Coach Park0.1 km
- Grange Avenue0.2 km
- Grange Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA160BN · Data under Open Government Licence