Leigh Close, Street, BA16 0PD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA16 0PD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	52.3%	49.6%	-2.7%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	47.7%	50.4%	2.7%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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	36.4%	37.2%	0.8%	37.9%	-0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	42.7%	-1.7%	44.2%	-1.5%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	10.9%	10.6%	-0.3%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	6.7%	8.7%	2.0%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.3%	40.2%	-2.1%	48.4%	-8.2%
Good health	37.7%	37.5%	-0.2%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	16.7%	17.5%	0.8%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	2.5%	4.8%	2.3%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.7%	21.9%	-7.8%	18.2%	3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	12.8%	-2.7%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.7%	16%	-8.7%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.9%	0.0%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	18.3%	7.4%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	10%	20.5%	10.5%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	3.3%	4.6%	1.3%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	99.3%	97.2%	-2.1%	81.4%	15.8%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	97.2%	94.9%	-2.3%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	94.5%	-1.9%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.8%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.1%	76.7%	-3.6%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	23.3%	13.5%	9.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.8%	37.2%	10.6%
Christian	48.2%	46.2%	2.0%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Leigh Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigh Close was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Leigh Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Street and the 767th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

🔎 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 0PD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Leigh Close are based on 8 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 Leigh Close, Street, BA16 0PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA16 0PD

Average Price
£268,653

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£268,653

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leigh Close

Average Price
£276,949

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£276,949

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leigh CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Leigh Close, Street, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£278,000	2022-06-14	£284,585
4 Leigh Close, Street, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2018-05-25	£304,948
5 Leigh Close, Street, Somerset Terraced, a newly built property	£165,950	2013-12-20	£265,200
4 Leigh Close, Street, Somerset Terraced, a newly built property	£165,950	2013-10-11	£265,627
2 Leigh Close, Street, Somerset Terraced, a newly built property	£169,950	2013-09-18	£271,592

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA16 0PD

Employment

BA16 0PD 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA16 0PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	16
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

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	639 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB	3out of 4	686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH	2out of 4	1,104 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Meadow Lane , Walton BA16 9LA	4out of 4	1,871 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	3,643 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	1,459 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Dunstan's School Wells Road , BA6 9BY	3out of 4	4,384 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	1,429 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	769 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD	- not rated	1,297 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tor School Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS	3out of 4	2,917 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Compton Dundon School School Lane , Compton Dundon TA11 6TE	- not rated	3,874 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall , BA6 8LD	- not rated	4,772 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saffron	168-170 High Street	388 yd
Thai Elephant	166 High Street	391 yd
Lavender Country Kitchen Ltd	63 Stonehill	527 yd
Break N Dish Ltd	Triangle Snooker Club, The Bayliss Centre, 147 High Street	551 yd
Peggys Diner	2 The Bayliss Centre, 147 High Street	551 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The King Alfred	The King Alfred, 38 Leigh Road	580 yd
Victoria Field Social Club Ltd	Victoria Club, Leigh Road	584 yd
The Lantokay	111-113 High Street	636 yd
Unity Club (Street) Ltd	Unity Club (Street), Leigh Road	768 yd
Royal British Legion Club	The Royal British Legion, 3-5 Farm Road	842 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Park Fish and Chips	45 Silver Road	254 yd
Lavender Country Kitchen	63 Stonehill	527 yd
West End Fish Bar	40 West End	542 yd
Rams Kebab	134 High Street	557 yd
Ocean House	128B High Street	562 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Street	John Thorners Farm Shop, West End		715 yd
Whittard of Chelsea	Unit 4b, Clarks Village		913 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Factory (Street) (Closed) Leigh Road	health and fitness suite	301 yd
The Tannery Ground (Street Fc) TANNERY GROUND TANNERY GROUND MIDDLE BROOKS	grass pitches	498 yd
Brookside Academy BROOKS ROAD	grass pitches	650 yd
Victoria Field Sports And Social Club Leigh Road	grass pitches, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts	740 yd
Avalon School Brooks Road		757 yd
Greenbank Swimming Pool GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL WILFRID ROAD	swimming pool	929 yd
Elmhurst Junior School ELMHURST LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,060 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

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

Overview of BA16 0PD