BA16 0DR is a mixed residential area on Somerton Road, 0.6km from Leigh, Lower in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA16, BA16 0DR offers 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 is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00148063 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DR.
404
49
£ 39,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA16 0DR 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
BA16 0DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA16 0DR. 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
£ 365,000
4 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA16 0DR is moderate at 56 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
Crispin School Academy
Elmhurst Junior School
Hindhayes Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Cadbury0.5 km
- Florries Gifts and Homeware0.5 km
- Greenbank Swimming Pool0.3 km
- Haribo0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mullions Hotel0.2 km
- No 290.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bear Inn Street0.2 km
- Street Inn0.1 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The King Alfred0.6 km
- The Lantokay0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Costa Ltd0.4 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.4 km
- Last Crumb Cafe0.5 km
- Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.4 km
- Prezzo Trading Limited0.4 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ocean House0.7 km
- Rams Kebab0.8 km
- Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.2 km
- Park Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Street Kebab House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- McColls0.2 km
- Whittard of Chelsea0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus2.6 km
- Castle Cary15.2 km
- Bridgwater17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Swimming Pool0.1 km
- Swimming Pool0.1 km
- Selworthy0.1 km
- Selworthy0.1 km
- Strode College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA160DR · Data under Open Government Licence