Vestry Road is in Street and in Somerset district. BA16 0HX is located in the Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vestry Road, Street, BA16 0HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA16 0JA, BA16 0JD, BA16 0FU, BA16 0HB, BA16 0HY, BA16 0HZ, BA16 0EY, BA16 0HA, BA16 0JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA16 0HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 50.6% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 43.5% | 49.4% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 35% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 35.4% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 17.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 39.4% | -13.0% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 20.3% | 35.7% | 15.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 15.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 18.4% | -17.0% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.9% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 25.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 89.8% | 86% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 86.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 87.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vestry Road was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% higher than the Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vestry Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Street and the 431st highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Vestry Road, Street, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-07-08 | £393,210 |
| 35B Vestry Road, Street, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-12 | £121,148 |
| 35B Vestry Road, Street, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-12 | £121,148 |
| 35A Vestry Road, Street, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-12 | £121,148 |
| 35A Vestry Road, Street, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-12 | £121,148 |
BA16 0HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 2out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Meadow Lane , Walton BA16 9LA | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Benedict Street , BA6 9EX | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crispin School Academy Church Road , BA16 0AD | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's School Wells Road , BA6 9BY | 3out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strode College Church Road , BA16 0AB | - not rated | 858 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor School Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall , BA6 8LD | - not rated | 4,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton Dundon School School Lane , Compton Dundon TA11 6TE | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondo Lounge | 107 High Street | 164 yd | |
| Crispin Hall Trust Cafe | Crispin Hall, 83 High Street | 180 yd | |
| Last Crumb Cafe | Crispin Hall, 83 High Street | 180 yd | |
| Golden House Chinese Restaurant | Golden House Chinese Restaurant, 11-13 Leigh Road | 184 yd | |
| The Loft Lounge & Bar | The Loft, 15 Leigh Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Field Social Club Ltd | Victoria Club, Leigh Road | 135 yd | |
| The King Alfred | The King Alfred, 38 Leigh Road | 143 yd | |
| The Lantokay | 111-113 High Street | 172 yd | |
| Unity Club (Street) Ltd | Unity Club (Street), Leigh Road | 185 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, 3-5 Farm Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Kebab House | 133 High Street | 201 yd | |
| Tipsy Pickle | 139 High Street | 210 yd | |
| Ocean House | 128B High Street | 245 yd | |
| Rams Kebab | 134 High Street | 268 yd | |
| Park Fish and Chips | 45 Silver Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittard of Chelsea | Unit 4b, Clarks Village | 398 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 10 High Street | 672 yd | |
| The Co-operative Street | John Thorners Farm Shop, West End | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Field Sports And Social Club Leigh Road | grass pitches, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 304 yd |
| Greenbank Swimming Pool GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL WILFRID ROAD | swimming pool | 347 yd |
| Fitness Factory (Street) (Closed) Leigh Road | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Elmhurst Junior School ELMHURST LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Strode Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre STRODE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Millfield Senior School Gipsy Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Strode College Sports Centre CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Crispin School CHURCH ROAD | tennis courts | 871 yd |
| The Tannery Ground (Street Fc) TANNERY GROUND TANNERY GROUND MIDDLE BROOKS | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.