Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

THE MEAD, BA16 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0AQ 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 41, BA16 0AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £247,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

Terraced

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

BA16 0AQ has low crime rates — 43 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 offences41
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7
Other theft5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Crispin School Academy

Good1053 pupils0.2 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 Ltd0.7 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.7 km
  • Last Crumb Cafe0.8 km
  • Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • McColls0.3 km
  • Whittard of Chelsea0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Bridies Organic Food Co-op0.8 km
  • Cadbury0.8 km
  • Florries Gifts and Homeware0.8 km
  • Greenbank Swimming Pool0.6 km
  • Haribo0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ploughshares Ltd Fisher King Centre0.9 km
  • Mullions Hotel0.4 km
  • No 290.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bear Inn Street0.4 km
  • Street Inn0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
  • The King Alfred0.9 km
  • The Lantokay0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.3 km
  • Street Kebab House1.0 km
  • Tipsy Pickle1.0 km
  • Wings Chinese Kitchen0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus2.3 km
  • Castle Cary15.2 km
  • Bridgwater18.0 km

Bus Stops

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