Market Place is in Radstock and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA3 3AE is located in the Radstock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Radstock, BA3 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA3 3HA, BA3 3AF, BA3 3AW, BA3 3AH, BA3 3EP, BA3 3EF, BA3 3FZ, BA3 3PJ, BA3 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA3 3AE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 47.3% | 47.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.7% | 52.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BA3 3AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 62.6% | 22.8% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 20.9% | -18.1% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 44% | 45.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 31.3% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 14.9% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 18.1% | 19.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 10.1% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.7% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 24.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 89.5% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
In this area, 84.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 84.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 84.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 616.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 514.0% higher than the Radstock average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Market Place has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Radstock and the 8th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 138.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 2 Market Place, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-10-30 | £128,230 |
| Flat 4 2 Market Place, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-08-25 | £154,088 |
| Flat 5 2 Market Place, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2022-09-16 | £192,768 |
| Flat 1 2 Market Place, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-10-02 | £156,625 |
| Flat 3 2 Market Place, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2019-01-31 | £166,756 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church School Kilmersdon Road , Radstock BA3 3QH | - not rated | 605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church School Woodborough Lane , Radstock BA3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Old Road , Writhlington BA3 3NG | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welton Primary School Radstock Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Longfellow Road , Westfield BA3 3XX | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Studio School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD | 3out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Manor School Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG | - not rated | 5,143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverbank | Riverbank, 1 Frome Road | 108 yd | |
| Radstock Museum Co | Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road | 119 yd | |
| Castello | 5 The Street, Radstock | 187 yd | |
| Radstock Methodist Church | The Street, Radstock | 206 yd | |
| Swallow Community Cafe | Swallow Community Café, Church Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | Welton Road, Radstock | 576 yd | |
| The Fromeway | Fromeway Inn, 62 Frome Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 3 Market Place, Radstock | 5 yd | |
| Coombend Fish Bar | 9 Coombend, Radstock | 71 yd | |
| New Lido Chef | 13 Fortescue Road, Radstock | 163 yd | |
| Quarter Panda | 3A Fortescue Road, Radstock | 180 yd | |
| Rice And Spice | Rice & Spice, 2 Fortescue Road | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative - Radstock | Unit 1, Marcroft Court | 108 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | Morrisons Daily, 14 Fortescue Road | 199 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Fitness Radstock THE OLD PRINTING WORKS THE OLD PRINTING WORKS WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 58 yd |
| Optimum Training Centre COOMBEND COMMERCIAL CENTRE COOMBEND COMMERCIAL CENTRE COOMBEND | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Coombend | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| St Nicholas Primary School KILMERSDON ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Roundhill Recreation Ground THE BLUFF THE BLUFF BATH OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Southfields Recreational Ground Southfield | grass pitches | 744 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 37.5% |
| Median download speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.