BS27 3BQ is a sought-after residential area on The Link, 0.1km from Barrows in Cheddar. Administratively it sits within Cheddar ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS27, BS27 3BQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS27 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00148355 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LINK, BS27 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LINK, BS27 3BQ.
450
53
£ 49,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS27 3BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS27 3BQ. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 357,000
2 sales · Mean £ 357,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS27 3BQ has low crime rates — 28 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
12 nearby- Cheddar Service Station0.5 km
- MFG BP Cheddar0.8 km
- Simply Gorgeous0.7 km
- The Cheddar Cliffs Gift Co0.7 km
- Cobbs of Cheddar0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- On The Rocks0.7 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.3 km
- Bath Arms0.8 km
- Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa0.9 km
- Riverside Inn0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Heathy Retreat Company0.7 km
- Bramblewood B&B0.2 km
- Cliffe View0.3 km
- Gordons Hotel0.6 km
- Wassells House Accommodation0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Tuckers Takeaway0.7 km
- Zen Thai0.7 km
- Cabra0.7 km
- Cheddar Fish Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- Cheddar Kebab Kitchen0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- 100 Flavours0.7 km
- Dragon House0.7 km
- Pizza Magic1.0 km
- Trutone Gifts0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worle12.3 km
- Yatton12.6 km
- Weston Milton13.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Barrows0.1 km
- The Barrows0.1 km
- Round Oak Road0.2 km
- Round Oak Road0.2 km
- Greenhill House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS273BQ · Data under Open Government Licence