Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA16 0BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA16 0BR.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA16 0BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 72% social renting, BA16 0BR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA16 0BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wood's Batch in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA16 0BR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0BR are sourced from Output Area E00148060 (shared with 6 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 0BR. The average age is 59.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

BA16 0BR has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Shoplifting30
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Hindhayes Infant School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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Crispin School Academy

Good1053 pupils0.8 km
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Elmhurst Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils0.9 km
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Brookside Community Primary School

Good501 pupils1.4 km
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Avalon School

Good56 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Cadbury0.3 km
  • Florries Gifts and Homeware0.4 km
  • Greenbank Swimming Pool0.6 km
  • Haribo0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.3 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mullions Hotel0.5 km
  • No 290.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bear Inn Street0.5 km
  • Street Inn0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
  • The King Alfred0.7 km
  • The Lantokay0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.3 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.3 km
  • Last Crumb Cafe0.4 km
  • Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.4 km
  • Prezzo Trading Limited0.3 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Whittard of Chelsea0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ocean House0.4 km
  • Rams Kebab0.4 km
  • Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.5 km
  • Park Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Street Kebab House0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus3.0 km
  • Castle Cary15.8 km
  • Bridgwater17.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarks Village0.1 km
  • Clarks Village0.1 km
  • Coach Park0.1 km
  • Grange Avenue0.1 km
  • Grange Avenue0.1 km