BA16 0BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0BR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0BR are sourced from Output Area E00148060 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA16 0BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA16 0BR.
239
60
£ 39,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA16 0BR 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
With 72% social renting, BA16 0BR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA16 0BR. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA16 0BR has low crime rates — 41 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
Crispin School Academy
Elmhurst Junior School
Brookside Community Primary School
Avalon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cadbury0.3 km
- Florries Gifts and Homeware0.4 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 290.1 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Whittard of Chelsea0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ocean House0.4 km
- Rams Kebab0.4 km
- Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.5 km
- Park Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Street Kebab House0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus3.0 km
- Castle Cary15.8 km
- Bridgwater17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Clarks Village0.1 km
- Clarks Village0.1 km
- Coach Park0.1 km
- Grange Avenue0.1 km
- Grange Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BA160BR · Data under Open Government Licence