BS27 3DF is a safe, established residential area on Old Station Close, 0.2km from Hillfield in Cheddar. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS27 3DF are sourced from Output Area E00148361 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD STATION CLOSE, BS27 3DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD STATION CLOSE, BS27 3DF.
362
34
£ 49,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS27 3DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £171k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 23.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS27 3DF. The average age is 34.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 136,500
18 sales · Mean £ 143,472
Terraced
£ 220,000
12 sales · Mean £ 217,375
Semi-Detached
£ 206,500
1 sales · Mean £ 206,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS27 3DF 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
8 nearby- Cheddar Service Station0.7 km
- Simply Gorgeous1.0 km
- The Cheddar Cliffs Gift Co1.0 km
- Cobbs of Cheddar0.6 km
- Factory Bargain0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- On The Rocks1.0 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
- Bath Arms0.5 km
- Riverside Inn0.9 km
- The Kings Head0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Heathy Retreat Company0.4 km
- Bramblewood B&B0.7 km
- Cliffe View0.6 km
- Gordons Hotel0.7 km
- Wassells House Accommodation0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Tuckers Takeaway1.0 km
- Zen Thai1.0 km
- Cabra1.0 km
- Cheddar Fish Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- Cheddar Kebab Kitchen1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- 100 Flavours1.0 km
- Dragon House0.6 km
- Pizza Magic0.4 km
- Trutone Gifts0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle12.6 km
- Yatton13.1 km
- Weston Milton13.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Kings of Wessex0.4 km
- The Kings of Wessex0.4 km
- Kings of Wessex School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS273DF · Data under Open Government Licence