Silver Road is in Street and in Somerset district. BA16 0JR 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 Silver Road, Street, BA16 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA16 0JL, BA16 0JW, BA16 0JS, BA16 0JN, BA16 0JE, BA16 0JF, BA16 0JB, BA16 0JP, BA16 0JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA16 0JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 49.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 28.3% | 37.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 45.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 54.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.9% | 15.3% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 10.3% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 35.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 98.1% | 89.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 90% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Road was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% higher than the Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Street and the 685th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Silver Road, Street, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2024-11-28 | £280,147 |
| 47 Silver Road, Street, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-10-05 | £542,273 |
| 18 Silver Road, Street, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-04-01 | £284,583 |
| 35 Silver Road, Street, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2019-11-13 | £412,921 |
| 18 Silver Road, Street, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2018-06-15 | £273,694 |
BA16 0JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BA16 0JR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Meadow Lane , Walton BA16 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,994 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 | 3,356 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 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's School Wells Road , BA6 9BY | 3out of 4 | 4,097 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 | 1,143 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor School Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton Dundon School School Lane , Compton Dundon TA11 6TE | - not rated | 4,110 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall , BA6 8LD | - not rated | 4,523 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Elephant | 166 High Street | 286 yd | |
| Saffron | 168-170 High Street | 292 yd | |
| Break N Dish Ltd | Triangle Snooker Club, The Bayliss Centre, 147 High Street | 311 yd | |
| Peggys Diner | 2 The Bayliss Centre, 147 High Street | 311 yd | |
| Fondo Lounge | 107 High Street | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Alfred | The King Alfred, 38 Leigh Road | 303 yd | |
| Victoria Field Social Club Ltd | Victoria Club, Leigh Road | 305 yd | |
| The Lantokay | 111-113 High Street | 373 yd | |
| Unity Club (Street) Ltd | Unity Club (Street), Leigh Road | 480 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, 3-5 Farm Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Fish and Chips | 45 Silver Road | 67 yd | |
| Tipsy Pickle | 139 High Street | 322 yd | |
| Street Kebab House | 133 High Street | 329 yd | |
| Ocean House | 128B High Street | 334 yd | |
| Rams Kebab | 134 High Street | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittard of Chelsea | Unit 4b, Clarks Village | 651 yd | |
| The Co-operative Street | John Thorners Farm Shop, West End | 797 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 10 High Street | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory (Street) (Closed) Leigh Road | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Victoria Field Sports And Social Club Leigh Road | grass pitches, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Greenbank Swimming Pool GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL WILFRID ROAD | swimming pool | 642 yd |
| The Tannery Ground (Street Fc) TANNERY GROUND TANNERY GROUND MIDDLE BROOKS | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Elmhurst Junior School ELMHURST LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 793 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 | 923 yd |
| Brookside Academy BROOKS ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Strode Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre STRODE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,039 yd |
| Avalon School Brooks Road | 1,045 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.