Broughton Close is in Walton, Street and in Somerset district. BA16 9RS is located in the Mendip West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broughton Close, Walton, Street, BA16 9RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA16 9RP, BA16 9QG, BA16 9QE, BA16 9LA, BA16 9RL, BA16 9LD, BA16 9QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA16 9RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 21.7% | 27% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 56.3% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.4% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.9% | 50.7% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 31% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 23.3% | 22.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11.2% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 24.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.4% | 97% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Close was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Glastonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughton Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Glastonbury and the 825th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Broughton Close, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-01-05 | £310,558 |
| 6 Broughton Close, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-01-16 | £290,179 |
| 5 Broughton Close, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-11-27 | £289,368 |
| 1 Broughton Close, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2011-09-02 | £285,709 |
| 7 Broughton Close, Street, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2006-09-14 | £309,972 |
BA16 9RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Meadow Lane , Walton BA16 9LA | 4out of 4 | 183 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 2out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcott Primary School Ridgeway , Ashcott TA7 9PP | 3out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Community 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 | 2,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's School Wells Road , BA6 9BY | 3out of 4 | 5,052 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 | 2,649 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 | 1,783 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor School Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Levels School 7 Bath Road , TA7 9QS | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton Dundon School School Lane , Compton Dundon TA11 6TE | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Gravenchon Way | 704 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Sainsbury Supermarket, Gravenchon Way | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 27 Main Street | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish Bar | John Thorners Farm Shop, West End | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Gravenchon Way | 705 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 3, Street Retail Park | 785 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Gravenchon Way | 854 yd | |
| The Co-operative Street | John Thorners Farm Shop, West End | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walton Village Hall MEADOW LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 160 yd |
| Walton C Of E Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 207 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 | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 36.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 36.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.