BS27 3AR is a sought-after residential area on Springfield Close, 0.3km from Barrows in Cheddar. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS27, BS27 3AR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £514k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS27 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00186637 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD CLOSE, BS27 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD CLOSE, BS27 3AR.
181
45
£ 49,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS27 3AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS27 3AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £514k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS27 3AR. The average age is 45.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 353,000
5 sales · Mean £ 405,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS27 3AR has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cheddar First School
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Fairlands Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cheddar Service Station0.8 km
- MFG BP Cheddar0.8 km
- Cobbs of Cheddar0.9 km
- Factory Bargain0.9 km
- Hansfords Deli0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.7 km
- Bath Arms0.9 km
- Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa0.9 km
- Riverside Inn1.0 km
- The Kings Head0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Heathy Retreat Company0.8 km
- Bramblewood B&B0.6 km
- Cliffe View0.6 km
- Gordons Hotel0.9 km
- Wassells House Accommodation0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cheddar Fish Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
- Lattetude Coffee Co0.8 km
- Ocean Adventurers0.8 km
- Spice Cottage1.0 km
- Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dragon House0.9 km
- Pizza Magic0.8 km
- Trutone Gifts0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle12.2 km
- Yatton12.7 km
- Weston Milton13.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Barrows0.4 km
- The Barrows0.4 km
- Round Oak Road0.4 km
- Round Oak Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS273AR · Data under Open Government Licence