Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DN.

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Elmhurst Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils0.1 km
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Crispin School Academy

Good1053 pupils0.5 km
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Hindhayes Infant School

Good191 pupils0.5 km
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Brookside Community Primary School

Good501 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mullions Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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