Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

THE MEAD, BA16 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEAD, BA16 0AG.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA16 0AG 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BA16 0AG is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 28.0% year-on-year.

home £166,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA16 0AG is a safe, established residential area on The Mead, 0.8km from Leigh, Lower in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA16 0AG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 28.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00148055 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA16 0AG. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 167,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA16 0AG has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order7
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Crispin School Academy

Good1053 pupils0.3 km
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Elmhurst Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils0.7 km
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Hindhayes Infant School

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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Tor School

Good17 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Brewers Fayre0.9 km
  • Costa Ltd0.5 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.5 km
  • Last Crumb Cafe0.7 km
  • Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • Whittard of Chelsea0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Bridies Organic Food Co-op0.8 km
  • Cadbury0.7 km
  • Florries Gifts and Homeware0.7 km
  • Greenbank Swimming Pool0.5 km
  • Haribo0.7 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ploughshares Ltd Fisher King Centre0.9 km
  • Mullions Hotel0.3 km
  • No 290.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bear Inn Street0.3 km
  • Street Inn0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
  • The King Alfred0.9 km
  • The Lantokay0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ocean House0.9 km
  • Rams Kebab0.9 km
  • Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.3 km
  • Street Kebab House0.9 km
  • Tipsy Pickle0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus2.4 km
  • Castle Cary15.3 km
  • Bridgwater17.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Glaston House0.1 km
  • Glaston Road0.1 km
  • Strode College0.2 km
  • Strode College0.2 km
  • Strode College0.2 km