High Meadows, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA3 2RZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	52.4%	1.3%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	48.9%	47.6%	-1.3%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of BA3 2RZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.8% 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	18%	17.9%	-0.1%	37.9%	-20.0%
Married: Opposite sex	67.6%	66.8%	-0.8%	44.2%	22.6%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	3.3%	4.2%	0.9%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	8.8%	9.5%	0.7%	6.1%	3.4%

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	40.1%	39.2%	-0.9%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	34.9%	38.2%	3.3%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	20.8%	18.1%	-2.7%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	3.6%	4.1%	0.5%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.9%	16.8%	-14.1%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	15.6%	3.1%	9.6%	6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	15.3%	0.6%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	9.6%	14.1%	4.5%	5.3%	8.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	11.1%	-1.0%	16.9%	-5.8%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	23.7%	7.2%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	3.7%	3.4%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	100%	98.6%	-1.4%	81.4%	17.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	98%	96.9%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0%	2.4%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	97.3%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
No passport held	14.1%	13.5%	0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.1%	37.2%	0.9%
Christian	55.3%	46.2%	9.1%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is High Meadows Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Meadows was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.7% lower than the Midsomer Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Meadows has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Midsomer Norton North and the 4th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BA3 2RZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 High Meadows are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wansdyke.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Meadows, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA3 2RZ

Average Price
£363,927

Semi-Detached
£338,092

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£387,687

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£345,462

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Meadows

Average Price
£375,622

Semi-Detached
£397,135

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£532,022

Flats/Maisonettes
£154,681

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High MeadowsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 High Meadows, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-05-28	£312,136
68 High Meadows, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£369,000	2024-04-15	£362,351
54 High Meadows, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-12-15	£261,301
53 High Meadows, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2023-10-04	£298,169
82 High Meadows, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£291,000	2023-05-23	£293,928

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA3 2RZ

Employment

BA3 2RZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA3 2RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	20
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longvernal Primary School Clapton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2LP	- not rated	381 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longvernal Primary School Clapton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2LP	3out of 4	381 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JN	- not rated	605 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JN	3out of 4	605 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Midsomer Norton Primary School High Street , Midsomer Norton BA3 2DR	3out of 4	898 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Somervale Secondary School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD	3out of 4	663 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Somervale School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD	- not rated	663 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD	- not rated	1,275 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norton Hill School Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD	- not rated	1,275 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Somerset Studio School Knobsbury Lane , BA3 3NQ	3out of 4	4,702 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Norton Radstock College South Hill Park , BA3 3RW	- not rated	3,231 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL	3out of 4	1,722 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL	- not rated	1,722 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Finding Futures Longfellow Road , BA3 3AL	- not rated	1,724 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kings International Study Centre At Downside Plunket House , Stratton-on-the-Fosse BA3 4RJ	- not rated	3,828 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downside School , BA3 4RJ	- not rated	4,133 yd	Other independent 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	Distance
Sanctuary Café	1 High Street, Midsomer Norton	727 yd
Nisi	125 High Street, Midsomer Norton	792 yd
Chez Cafe	Chez Café, Unit 34	798 yd
Pure Taste/Bargain Branded Food And Drink	Pure Taste, 11 High Street	807 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa, 2 The Hollies	842 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crossways Tavern	Crossway Tavern, Redfield Road	599 yd
White Hart	White Hart Inn, 7 The Island	796 yd
Fat Sams	Fat Sam'S, 112A High Street	947 yd
Mallards	20 High Street, Midsomer Norton	968 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salt And Batter	76 Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton	522 yd
Oriental Sunrise	26 Church Square, Midsomer Norton	664 yd
Best Pizza And Kebab	Best Pizza, 5 Somer House	765 yd
Norton Fried Chicken	114 High Street, Midsomer Norton	931 yd
The Chip Inn	Chip Inn, 108 High Street	947 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Old Mills, Paulton		764 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket The Hollies, High Street		842 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longvernal Primary School CLAPTON ROAD	grass pitches	387 yd
St John'S Primary School REDFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	568 yd
Curves For Women (Midsomer Norton) (Closed) UNIT 43 UNIT 43 OLD MILLS	health and fitness suite	786 yd
Somervale School REDFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	819 yd
Ruby2Shoes Ladies Gym (Closed) Unit 6a-6b Unit 6a-6b High Street		843 yd
Midsomer Norton Cricket Club WITHIES LANE	grass pitches	844 yd
Midsomer Norton Primary School HIGH STREET	grass pitches	898 yd
High Energy Fitness Studio Ltd REAR OF 112 REAR OF 112 HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	946 yd
West Clewes Recreation Ground WEST CLEWES WEST CLEWES NORTH ROAD	grass pitches	991 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	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	97.8%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	72.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	81.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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