Overview of BA16 0LJ

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West End is in Street and in Somerset district. BA16 0LJ 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 West End, Street, BA16 0LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BA16 0LP, BA16 0LR, BA16 0NS, BA16 0NU, BA16 0LU, BA16 0LL, BA16 0NR, BA16 0LQ, BA16 0LW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA16 0LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.5%51.4%2.9% 51.0% 0.4%
Male51.5%48.6%-2.9% 49.0% -0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.3%36.2%-0.1% 37.9% -1.7%
Married: Opposite sex49.8%46.8%-3.0% 44.2% 2.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Separated0.9%2.4%1.5% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced8.5%10.6%2.1% 9.1% 1.5%
Widowed4.5%3.5%-1.0% 6.1% -2.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50.4%52.7%2.3% 48.4% 4.3%
Good health38.9%30.9%-8.0% 33.6% -2.7%
Fair health8.5%11.7%3.2% 12.7% -1.0%
Bad health1.9%4.1%2.2% 4.0% 0.1%
Very bad health0.4%0.6%0.2% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications18.4%14.6%-3.8% 18.2% -3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.8%13%-1.8% 9.6% 3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.5%18.1%0.6% 13.4% 4.7%
Apprenticeship2.2%4.5%2.3% 5.3% -0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.2%17.8%2.6% 16.9% 0.9%
Degree or Similar27.8%28.7%0.9% 33.8% -5.1%
Other4%3.2%-0.8% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.4%0.6%0.2% 0.7% -0.1%
Other Asian0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%
Black African0.4%0%-0.4% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%0.9%0.5% 1.0% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.1%1.3%0.2% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other0%0.2%0.2% 0.8% -0.6%
White97.8%96.2%-1.6% 81.4% 14.8%
Other0%0.2%0.2% 1.6% -1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.9%91.3%-4.6% 83.2% 8.1%
European Union1.1%5.7%4.6% 6.1% -0.4%
Africa1.9%0.2%-1.7% 2.7% -2.5%
Middle East and Asia0.4%1.5%1.1% 5.6% -4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%1.1%0.4% 1.3% -0.2%
Oceania0%0.2%0.2% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.9%91.3%-4.6% 83.2% 8.1%
10+ Years0%5.5%5.5% 9.8% -4.3%
5-10 Years0.4%2.3%1.9% 2.9% -0.6%
2-5 Years0.4%0.8%0.4% 2.2% -1.4%
Less than 2 years3.3%0%-3.3% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.8% 76.7% 2.1%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania2.1% 0.9% 1.2%
Other EU countries1.1% 1.5% -0.4%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held15% 13.5% 1.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion49.5% 37.2% 12.3%
Christian42% 46.2% -4.2%
Muslim0.6% 6.5% -5.9%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered7.1% 6.0% 1.1%

Safety

Is West End Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West End was 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% higher than the Street average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

West End has the 12th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Street and the 646th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,700
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BA16 0LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on West End are based on 153 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for West End, Street, BA16 0LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA16 0LJ

Average Price
£274,441
Semi-Detached
£274,441
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West End

Average Price
£311,029
Semi-Detached
£284,265
Terraced
£286,925
Detached
£409,666
Flats/Maisonettes
£139,913
Other
£362,043

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West EndStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
97 West End, Street, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002023-10-20 £254,808
95 West End, Street, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£287,0002023-03-09 £292,816
105 West End, Street, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£255,7502022-02-14 £278,422
103 West End, Street, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£297,0002021-09-17 £340,249
99A West End, Street, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£180,0002021-08-24 £209,307
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA16 0LJ

Employment

BA16 0LJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee148
Retired67
Part-Time Employee55
Self-Employed48
Student (economically inactive)14
Other12
Looking after home or family10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles47
Education20
Construction16
Manufacturing13
Human health and social work activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Accommodation and food service activities9
Other6
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Administrative and support service activities5
Transport and storage4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Financial and insurance activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Information and communication2
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brookside Community Primary School
Brooks Road , BA16 0PR
3out of 4 876 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Meadow Lane , Walton BA16 9LA
4out of 4 1,183 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Hindhayes Infant School
Leigh Road , BA16 0HB
3out of 4 1,265 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Elmhurst Junior School
Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH
2out of 4 1,618 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Benedict Street , BA6 9EX
3out of 4 3,803 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crispin School Academy
Church Road , BA16 0AD
3out of 4 1,797 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Dunstan's School
Wells Road , BA6 9BY
3out of 4 4,501 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Strode College
Church Road , BA16 0AB
- not rated 1,763 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avalon School
Brooks Road , BA16 0PS
3out of 4 1,039 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Millfield School
Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD
- not rated 1,930 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Tor School
Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS
3out of 4 2,962 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Compton Dundon School
School Lane , Compton Dundon TA11 6TE
- not rated 4,235 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Levels School
7 Bath Road , TA7 9QS
- not rated 4,655 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lavender Country Kitchen Ltd63 Stonehill385 yd
McDonald'sMcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Gravenchon Way494 yd
Saffron168-170 High Street558 yd
Starbucks CoffeeSainsbury Supermarket, Gravenchon Way565 yd
Thai Elephant166 High Street569 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Lantokay111-113 High Street883 yd
Royal British Legion ClubThe Royal British Legion, 3-5 Farm Road1,040 yd
Victoria Field Social Club LtdVictoria Club, Leigh Road1,066 yd
The King AlfredThe King Alfred, 38 Leigh Road1,068 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Star Fish BarJohn Thorners Farm Shop, West End54 yd
West End Fish Bar40 West End237 yd
Lavender Country Kitchen63 Stonehill385 yd
Rams Kebab134 High Street739 yd
Park Fish and Chips45 Silver Road745 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operative StreetJohn Thorners Farm Shop, West End54 yd
LidlLidl Great Britain Ltd, Gravenchon Way495 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury Supermarket, Gravenchon Way565 yd
Iceland Foods LimitedUnit 3, Street Retail Park615 yd
Whittard of ChelseaUnit 4b, Clarks Village1,054 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Brookside Academy
BROOKS ROAD
grass pitches786 yd
Avalon School
Brooks Road
946 yd
Fitness Factory (Street) (Closed)
Leigh Road
health and fitness suite980 yd
The Tannery Ground (Street Fc)
TANNERY GROUND TANNERY GROUND MIDDLE BROOKS
grass pitches1,023 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 71.4%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed136.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed117.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed160.04 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed160.04 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed23.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed30.09 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.