Somer Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2SA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA3 2SA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	49%	48.4%	-0.6%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	51%	51.6%	0.6%	49.0%	2.6%

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 2SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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	16.9%	22.8%	5.9%	37.9%	-15.1%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	61.6%	-3.4%	44.2%	17.4%
Separated	3.7%	1.1%	-2.6%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.3%	4.9%	-0.4%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	9.1%	9.5%	0.4%	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	40.9%	36.7%	-4.2%	48.4%	-11.7%
Good health	37.5%	44.1%	6.6%	33.6%	10.5%
Fair health	18.9%	13.3%	-5.6%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	2.4%	4.5%	2.1%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

In the area around BA3 2SA this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30%	29.2%	-0.8%	18.2%	11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	10.8%	-4.0%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	14.6%	-1.4%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	7%	10.8%	3.8%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	12.7%	2.4%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	17.7%	18.8%	1.1%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	4.1%	3.1%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	100%	99.7%	-0.3%	81.4%	18.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	99.3%	98.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0%	1.4%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	98.3%	-0.7%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.3%	76.7%	3.6%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.9%	37.2%	4.7%
Christian	49.5%	46.2%	3.3%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Somer Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somer Road was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.3% lower than the Midsomer Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.

Somer Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Midsomer Norton North and the 24th lowest crime rate of 598 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 -60.0%.

🔎 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 2SA, 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 Somer Road are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bath And North East Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Somer Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2SA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA3 2SA

Average Price
£416,480

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£416,480

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Somer Road

Average Price
£423,525

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£423,525

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Somer Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Hook Somer Road, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2019-10-18	£435,985
Whiteholme Somer Road, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2016-09-05	£384,981
Quien Sabe Somer Road, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£249,000	2011-08-17	£449,608

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA3 2SA

Employment

BA3 2SA 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 2SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	21
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service 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	3out of 4	615 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JN	3out of 4	948 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Midsomer Norton Primary School High Street , Midsomer Norton BA3 2DR	3out of 4	1,202 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Welton Primary School Radstock Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2AG	3out of 4	1,751 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Paulton Infant School Plumptre Close , Paulton BS39 7QY	- not rated	1,752 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD	3out of 4	1,005 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD	3out of 4	1,618 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mendip Studio School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ	3out of 4	4,983 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ	2out of 4	4,990 yd	Academy converter	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	4out of 4	2,048 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Downside School , BA3 4RJ	- not rated	4,349 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
Chez Cafe	Chez Café, Unit 34	576 yd
Sanctuary Café	1 High Street, Midsomer Norton	937 yd
Nisi	125 High Street, Midsomer Norton	1,006 yd
Pure Taste/Bargain Branded Food And Drink	Pure Taste, 11 High Street	1,018 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa, 2 The Hollies	1,045 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Crossways Tavern	Crossway Tavern, Redfield Road		813 yd
White Hart	White Hart Inn, 7 The Island		1,014 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salt And Batter	76 Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton	718 yd
Oriental Sunrise	26 Church Square, Midsomer Norton	877 yd
Best Pizza And Kebab	Best Pizza, 5 Somer House	979 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Old Mills, Paulton		537 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket The Hollies, High Street		1,045 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longvernal Primary School CLAPTON ROAD	grass pitches	540 yd
Curves For Women (Midsomer Norton) (Closed) UNIT 43 UNIT 43 OLD MILLS	health and fitness suite	560 yd
St John'S Primary School REDFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	795 yd
Somervale School REDFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,044 yd
Ruby2Shoes Ladies Gym (Closed) Unit 6a-6b Unit 6a-6b High Street		1,047 yd
Midsomer Norton Cricket Club WITHIES LANE	grass pitches	1,067 yd
Midsomer Norton Primary School HIGH STREET	grass pitches	1,089 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	100.0%

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.