Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

DOWNSIDE, BA16 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSIDE, BA16 0DL.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA16 0DL 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.

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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BA16 0DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 77% 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. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA16 0DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Downside, 0.7km from Leigh, Lower in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA16 0DL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, down 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00148063 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA16 0DL. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

11 sales · Mean £ 243,636

Detached

£ 292,500

2 sales · Mean £ 292,500

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

BA16 0DL has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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 offences55
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Elmhurst Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils0.3 km
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Crispin School Academy

Good1053 pupils0.3 km
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Hindhayes Infant School

Good191 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cadbury0.7 km
  • Florries Gifts and Homeware0.7 km
  • Greenbank Swimming Pool0.3 km
  • Haribo0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mullions Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bear Inn Street0.4 km
  • Street Inn0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
  • The King Alfred0.6 km
  • The Lantokay0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.6 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.6 km
  • Last Crumb Cafe0.6 km
  • Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.5 km
  • Prezzo Trading Limited0.6 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ocean House0.8 km
  • Rams Kebab0.8 km
  • Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.4 km
  • Park Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Street Kebab House0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
  • Whittard of Chelsea0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus2.6 km
  • Castle Cary15.0 km
  • Bridgwater18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Downside0.1 km
  • Downside0.1 km
  • Strode Road0.1 km
  • Berkeley Road0.1 km
  • Strode Road0.1 km