BS27 3BL is a sought-after residential area on Mendip Villas, 0.2km from Barrows in Cheddar. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BS27 3BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BS27 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00148354 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MENDIP VILLAS, BS27 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MENDIP VILLAS, BS27 3BL.
356
47
£ 49,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS27 3BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 3BL's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £425k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £425k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS27 3BL. The average age is 47.2. 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
Terraced
£ 409,975
6 sales · Mean £ 407,075
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS27 3BL has low crime rates — 18 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
11 nearby- Cheddar Service Station0.7 km
- MFG BP Cheddar0.6 km
- Simply Gorgeous0.9 km
- The Cheddar Cliffs Gift Co0.9 km
- Cobbs of Cheddar1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- On The Rocks0.9 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.4 km
- Bath Arms1.0 km
- Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa0.7 km
- Riverside Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Heathy Retreat Company0.9 km
- Bramblewood B&B0.4 km
- Cliffe View0.5 km
- Gordons Hotel0.8 km
- Wassells House Accommodation0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Tuckers Takeaway0.9 km
- Zen Thai0.9 km
- Cabra0.9 km
- Cheddar Fish Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- Cheddar Kebab Kitchen0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- 100 Flavours0.9 km
- Dragon House0.9 km
- Trutone Gifts0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle12.1 km
- Yatton12.4 km
- Weston Milton13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Round Oak Road0.0 km
- Round Oak Road0.0 km
- The Barrows0.2 km
- The Barrows0.2 km
- Greenhill House0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS273BL · Data under Open Government Licence