Mendip View is in Street and in Somerset district. BA16 9PQ is located in the Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mendip View, Street, BA16 9PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA16 9NA, BA16 9LE, BA16 9PG, BA16 9SJ, BA16 9PJ, BA16 9PL, BA16 9SL, BA16 9PF, BA16 9PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA16 9PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 53.9% | 47.9% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 52.1% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 37.9% | 31.9% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 45.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 50.1% | 43.1% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 42.5% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.8% | 16.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 16.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 19.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 29.2% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 96% | 90.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 89.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mendip View was 57.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mendip View has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Street and the 790th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mendip View, Street, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-02-09 | £205,294 |
| 17 Mendip View, Street, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-30 | £253,830 |
| 7 Mendip View, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-14 | £226,988 |
| 21 Mendip View, Street, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2023-01-09 | £249,494 |
| 3 Mendip View, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-03 | £246,308 |
BA16 9PQ 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 2out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Meadow Lane , Walton BA16 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,840 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 | 2,802 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 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's School Wells Road , BA6 9BY | 3out of 4 | 3,474 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 | 1,109 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 | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor School Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall , BA6 8LD | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levels School 7 Bath Road , TA7 9QS | - not rated | 5,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Unit 37d | 539 yd | |
| Prezzo Trading Limited | Unit 37c | 539 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | China And Glass Pavilion, Clarks Village | 539 yd | |
| The Cornish Bakery | Unit 53, Clarks Village | 539 yd | |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen | Unit 37a, Clarks Village | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, 3-5 Farm Road | 613 yd | |
| The Lantokay | 111-113 High Street | 716 yd | |
| Bear Inn Street | The Bear Hotel, 53 High Street | 755 yd | |
| The Street Inn | Street Inn, 1-3 Somerton Road | 819 yd | |
| Unity Club (Street) Ltd | Unity Club (Street), Leigh Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams Kebab | 134 High Street | 714 yd | |
| Ocean House | 128B High Street | 719 yd | |
| Street Kebab House | 133 High Street | 731 yd | |
| Tipsy Pickle | 139 High Street | 734 yd | |
| Chipmonks Kasva Ltd | 18 High Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittard of Chelsea | Unit 4b, Clarks Village | 529 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 10 High Street | 763 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Gravenchon Way | 809 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 3, Street Retail Park | 873 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Gravenchon Way | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Swimming Pool GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL GREENBANK SWIMMING POOL WILFRID ROAD | swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Strode College Sports Centre CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Strode Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre STRODE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| Crispin School CHURCH ROAD | tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.