BS27 3BJ is a sought-after residential area on Copper Close, 0.2km from Barrows in Cheddar. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BS27 3BJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k, up 4.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS27 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00148356 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPPER CLOSE, BS27 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPPER CLOSE, BS27 3BJ.
293
48
£ 49,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BS27 3BJ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £465k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £465k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS27 3BJ. The average age is 48.2. 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
£ 415,000
6 sales · Mean £ 426,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS27 3BJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cheddar First School
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Fairlands Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Cheddar Service Station0.7 km
- MFG BP Cheddar0.8 km
- Simply Gorgeous1.0 km
- The Cheddar Cliffs Gift Co1.0 km
- Cobbs of Cheddar0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- On The Rocks1.0 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.5 km
- Bath Arms0.8 km
- Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa0.9 km
- Riverside Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Heathy Retreat Company0.7 km
- Bramblewood B&B0.4 km
- Cliffe View0.5 km
- Gordons Hotel0.8 km
- Wassells House Accommodation0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Tuckers Takeaway1.0 km
- Zen Thai1.0 km
- Cabra1.0 km
- Cheddar Fish Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- Cheddar Kebab Kitchen1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- 100 Flavours1.0 km
- Dragon House0.8 km
- Pizza Magic0.8 km
- Trutone Gifts0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle12.2 km
- Yatton12.7 km
- Weston Milton13.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Barrows0.2 km
- The Barrows0.2 km
- Round Oak Road0.3 km
- Round Oak Road0.3 km
- Greenhill House0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS273BJ · Data under Open Government Licence