St Charles Close is in Midsomer Norton, Radstock and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA3 2XA is located in the Midsomer Norton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Charles Close, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA3 2UL, BA3 2TZ, BA3 2TX, BA3 2UJ, BA3 2TH, BA3 2UN, BA3 2TG, BA3 2UT, BA3 2TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA3 2XA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 2XA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 27.1% | 23.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 66.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 57.5% | 49.6% | -7.9% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 40.5% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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 2XA this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 29% | 17.7% | -11.3% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 23.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 28% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 99.2% 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% | 99.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 99.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Charles Close was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Midsomer Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Charles Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Midsomer Norton North and the 207th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St Charles Close, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2020-01-24 | £474,978 |
| 4 St Charles Close, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2013-04-26 | £324,768 |
| 4 St Charles Close, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2010-10-22 | £347,128 |
| 4 St Charles Close, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2003-09-22 | £424,396 |
| 4 St Charles Close, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 1997-10-10 | £460,414 |
BA3 2XA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Education | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton Primary School High Street , Midsomer Norton BA3 2DR | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midsomer Norton Primary School High Street , Midsomer Norton BA3 2DR | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welton Primary School Radstock Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2AG | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welton Primary School Radstock Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JN | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somervale Secondary School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somervale School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Hill School Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Radstock College South Hill Park , BA3 3RW | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finding Futures Longfellow Road , BA3 3AL | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Frome Road , Writhlington BA3 3LL | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Frome Road , Writhlington BA3 3LL | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shapla Indian Restaurant | Shapla Take Away, 43 High Street | 536 yd | |
| Time 2 Share | The Somer Centre, Gullock Tyning | 718 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, 2 The Hollies | 727 yd | |
| Sanctuary Café | 1 High Street, Midsomer Norton | 772 yd | |
| Jacarandas | 109B High Street, Midsomer Norton | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Inn | 25 West Road, Welton | 291 yd | |
| Mallards | 20 High Street, Midsomer Norton | 667 yd | |
| Fat Sams | Fat Sam'S, 112A High Street | 777 yd | |
| The Lamb | Lamb Hotel, Chapel Road | 779 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Inn, 7 The Island | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 55 High Street, Midsomer Norton | 547 yd | |
| Jackie Chan Take Away | Jackie Chan Take Away, 44 High Street | 548 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 70 High Street | 560 yd | |
| Sea Pearl Fish And Chips | Sea Pearl, 41 High Street | 564 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 24 Radstock Road, Midsomer Norton | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Limited | Lidl (uk), 39 High Street | 548 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket The Hollies, High Street | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Clewes Recreation Ground WEST CLEWES WEST CLEWES NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Midsomer Norton Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Ruby2Shoes Ladies Gym (Closed) Unit 6a-6b Unit 6a-6b High Street | 733 yd | |
| High Energy Fitness Studio Ltd REAR OF 112 REAR OF 112 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Midsomer Norton Sports Centre GULLOCK TYNING | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| St John'S Primary School REDFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| White City Recreation Ground Millards Hill | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Somervale School REDFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,022 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.