BA16 0DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Somerton Road, 0.6km from Leigh, Lower in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BA16 0DN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00148063 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DN.
404
49
£ 39,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA16 0DN 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
No single demographic signal dominates BA16 0DN — age 49, 77% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £397k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA16 0DN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 315,000
4 sales · Mean £ 323,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA16 0DN has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Elmhurst Junior School
Crispin School Academy
Hindhayes Infant School
Brookside Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Cadbury0.7 km
- Florries Gifts and Homeware0.6 km
- Greenbank Swimming Pool0.4 km
- Haribo0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mullions Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bear Inn Street0.5 km
- Street Inn0.5 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
- The King Alfred0.5 km
- The Lantokay0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Costa Ltd0.7 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.7 km
- Last Crumb Cafe0.6 km
- Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.6 km
- Prezzo Trading Limited0.7 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ocean House0.8 km
- Rams Kebab0.8 km
- Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.5 km
- Park Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Street Kebab House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Whittard of Chelsea0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus2.8 km
- Castle Cary14.9 km
- Bridgwater18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Elmhurst School0.0 km
- Elmhurst School0.0 km
- Berkeley Road0.2 km
- Berkeley Road0.2 km
- Downside0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA160DN · Data under Open Government Licence