BA16 0BT is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Road, 0.3km from Wood's Batch in Street. Administratively it sits within Street ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, up 11.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA16 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00148057 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, BA16 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, BA16 0BT.
300
43
£ 39,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA16 0BT 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA16 0BT spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £321k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA16 0BT. The average age is 42.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 302,000
18 sales · Mean £ 309,038
Flat
£ 130,250
4 sales · Mean £ 127,500
Detached
£ 425,000
5 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Semi-Detached
£ 333,500
4 sales · Mean £ 314,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA16 0BT has low crime rates — 49 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
Hindhayes Infant School
Elmhurst Junior School
Crispin School Academy
Brookside Community Primary School
Avalon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Cadbury0.2 km
- Florries Gifts and Homeware0.2 km
- Greenbank Swimming Pool0.5 km
- Haribo0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mullions Hotel0.6 km
- No 290.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bear Inn Street0.6 km
- Street Inn0.7 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.2 km
- The King Alfred0.5 km
- The Lantokay0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Costa Ltd0.3 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.3 km
- Last Crumb Cafe0.2 km
- Mahalias Whole Food Cafe0.3 km
- Prezzo Trading Limited0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- McColls0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Ocean House0.2 km
- Rams Kebab0.2 km
- Chipmonks Kasva Ltd0.6 km
- Lavender Country Kitchen0.9 km
- Park Fish and Chips0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus3.2 km
- Castle Cary15.8 km
- Bridgwater17.3 km
Bus Stops
- Coach Park0.2 km
- Clarks Village0.2 km
- Clarks Village0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- Crispin Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA160BT · Data under Open Government Licence