BA16 0AP is a safe, established residential area on The Cross, 0.6km from Leigh, Lower in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00148054 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CROSS, BA16 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROSS, BA16 0AP.
377
38
£ 39,700 /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
BA16 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £172k 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 BA16 0AP. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 156,000
11 sales · Mean £ 159,922
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA16 0AP has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crispin School Academy
Elmhurst Junior School
Hindhayes Infant School
Tor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Bridies Organic Food Co-op1.0 km
- Cadbury0.5 km
- Florries Gifts and Homeware0.6 km
- Greenbank Swimming Pool0.4 km
- Haribo0.5 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mullions Hotel0.2 km
- No 290.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bear Inn Street0.2 km
- Street Inn0.1 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The King Alfred0.7 km
- The Lantokay0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Costa Ltd0.4 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.4 km
- Last Crumb Cafe0.6 km
- Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.5 km
- Prezzo Trading Limited0.4 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ocean House0.7 km
- Rams Kebab0.8 km
- Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.1 km
- Park Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Street Kebab House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- McColls0.1 km
- Whittard of Chelsea0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus2.5 km
- Castle Cary15.3 km
- Bridgwater17.8 km
Bus Stops
- Glaston Road0.0 km
- Glaston House0.1 km
- Clarks Shopping Village0.2 km
- Strode College0.2 km
- Strode College0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BA160AP · Data under Open Government Licence