Princes Road is in Street and in Somerset district. BA16 0NL 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 Princes Road, Street, BA16 0NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA16 0NW, BA16 0NN, BA16 0PF, BA16 0NG, BA16 0PE, BA16 0GW, BA16 0PG, BA16 0PB, BA16 0LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA16 0NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BA16 0NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.2% | 24.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 56.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 40.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 13.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.7% | 23.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 15.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 23.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 97.3% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 95.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 95.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Road was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Street and the 376th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Princes Road, Street, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,560 | 2024-11-29 | £309,592 |
| 21 Princes Road, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-03-25 | £270,870 |
| 16 Princes Road, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-10-21 | £266,322 |
| 3 Princes Road, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2015-08-07 | £339,657 |
| 11 Princes Road, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-08-01 | £381,439 |
BA16 0NL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BA16 0NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 2out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Meadow Lane , Walton BA16 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,504 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 | 3,730 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 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's School Wells Road , BA6 9BY | 3out of 4 | 4,451 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 | 1,590 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 | 831 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor School Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton Dundon School School Lane , Compton Dundon TA11 6TE | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levels School 7 Bath Road , TA7 9QS | - not rated | 4,980 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Country Kitchen Ltd | 63 Stonehill | 272 yd | |
| Saffron | 168-170 High Street | 349 yd | |
| Thai Elephant | 166 High Street | 359 yd | |
| Break N Dish Ltd | Triangle Snooker Club, The Bayliss Centre, 147 High Street | 603 yd | |
| Peggys Diner | 2 The Bayliss Centre, 147 High Street | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lantokay | 111-113 High Street | 707 yd | |
| Victoria Field Social Club Ltd | Victoria Club, Leigh Road | 808 yd | |
| The King Alfred | The King Alfred, 38 Leigh Road | 808 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, 3-5 Farm Road | 901 yd | |
| Unity Club (Street) Ltd | Unity Club (Street), Leigh Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Fish Bar | 40 West End | 224 yd | |
| Lavender Country Kitchen | 63 Stonehill | 272 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | John Thorners Farm Shop, West End | 350 yd | |
| Park Fish and Chips | 45 Silver Road | 453 yd | |
| Rams Kebab | 134 High Street | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Street | John Thorners Farm Shop, West End | 350 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Gravenchon Way | 820 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Gravenchon Way | 854 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 3, Street Retail Park | 918 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | Unit 4b, Clarks Village | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookside Academy BROOKS ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Fitness Factory (Street) (Closed) Leigh Road | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| The Tannery Ground (Street Fc) TANNERY GROUND TANNERY GROUND MIDDLE BROOKS | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Avalon School Brooks Road | 766 yd | |
| Victoria Field Sports And Social Club Leigh Road | grass pitches, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 993 yd |
| Greenbank Swimming Pool GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL WILFRID ROAD | swimming pool | 1,048 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 | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.