BS27 3BP is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Barrows in Cheddar. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BS27 3BP is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS27 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00148356 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS27 3BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS27 3BP.
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
No single demographic signal dominates BS27 3BP — age 48, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 BS27 3BP. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS27 3BP 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
10 nearby- Cheddar Service Station0.7 km
- MFG BP Cheddar0.6 km
- Simply Gorgeous1.0 km
- The Cheddar Cliffs Gift Co1.0 km
- Factory Bargain1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- On The Rocks1.0 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.5 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 Hotel0.9 km
- Wassells House Accommodation0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Tuckers Takeaway1.0 km
- Zen Thai1.0 km
- Cabra1.0 km
- Cheddar Fish Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- Cheddar Kebab Kitchen1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- 100 Flavours1.0 km
- Dragon House1.0 km
- Trutone Gifts0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle12.0 km
- Yatton12.4 km
- Weston Milton13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Round Oak Road0.1 km
- Round Oak Road0.1 km
- The Barrows0.2 km
- The Barrows0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS273BP · Data under Open Government Licence