Nelson Ward Drive, Radstock, BA3 3FP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA3 3FP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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	47.3%	54.4%	7.1%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	52.7%	45.6%	-7.1%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.8%	39.5%	-0.3%	37.9%	1.6%
Married: Opposite sex	39%	41.7%	2.7%	44.2%	-2.5%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	14.3%	8.6%	-5.7%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	3.9%	7.1%	3.2%	6.1%	1.0%

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	44%	47.1%	3.1%	48.4%	-1.3%
Good health	41.7%	35%	-6.7%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	9%	13.8%	4.8%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	3.3%	3.8%	0.5%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	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	18.1%	11.3%	-6.8%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.8%	14.3%	-6.5%	9.6%	4.7%
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%	2.1%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	23.3%	9.8%	16.9%	6.4%
Degree or Similar	23.9%	28.9%	5.0%	33.8%	-4.9%
Other	1.9%	1.1%	-0.8%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Other Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.7%	96.2%	-2.5%	81.4%	14.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% 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	94.7%	94.2%	-0.5%	83.2%	11.0%
European Union	2.7%	3.5%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.6%
Africa	1%	1.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	94.7%	0.4%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	2.7%	4.4%	1.7%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.2%	76.7%	-1.5%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	22.4%	13.5%	8.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.8%	37.2%	20.6%
Christian	34.9%	46.2%	-11.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Nelson Ward Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Ward Drive was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Radstock average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Nelson Ward Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Radstock and the 221st highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BA3 3FP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Nelson Ward Drive are based on 65 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 Nelson Ward Drive, Radstock, BA3 3FP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA3 3FP

Average Price
£260,273

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£266,408

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£192,795

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Nelson Ward Drive

Average Price
£321,393

Semi-Detached
£311,848

Terraced
£279,720

Detached
£386,236

Flats/Maisonettes
£188,474

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Nelson Ward DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Nelson Ward Drive, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-08-29	£294,141
64 Nelson Ward Drive, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£278,000	2023-06-13	£279,671
56 Nelson Ward Drive, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2023-05-22	£300,081
60 Nelson Ward Drive, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£316,500	2023-01-18	£317,766
58 Nelson Ward Drive, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£308,000	2022-08-05	£300,225

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA3 3FP

Employment

BA3 3FP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas Church School Kilmersdon Road , BA3 3QH	3out of 4	134 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas CofE Primary Kilmersdon Road , Radstock BA3 3QH	- not rated	134 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas CofE Junior School Kilmersdon Road , BA3 3QH	- not rated	134 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas CofE Infant School Church Street , BA3 3QQ	- not rated	161 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Radstock Infant School Bath Old Road , BA3 3HE	- not rated	529 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ	- not rated	1,161 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ	3out of 4	1,161 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Somerset Studio School Knobsbury Lane , BA3 3NQ	3out of 4	1,201 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD	- not rated	2,965 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norton Hill School Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD	- not rated	2,965 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	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	429 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hilltop School Frome Road , Writhlington BA3 3LL	- not rated	1,055 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hilltop School Frome Road , Writhlington BA3 3LL	- not rated	1,055 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable		More About School
Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL	3out of 4	2,221 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL	- not rated	2,221 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Finding Futures Longfellow Road , BA3 3AL	- not rated	2,224 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Swallow Community Cafe	Swallow Community Café, Church Street	138 yd
Radstock Methodist Church	The Street, Radstock	226 yd
Castello	5 The Street, Radstock	237 yd
The Riverbank	Riverbank, 1 Frome Road	280 yd
Radstock Museum Co	Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road	290 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Fromeway	Fromeway Inn, 62 Frome Road		591 yd
Railway Hotel	Welton Road, Radstock		693 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 1, Colliers Yard	130 yd
Rice And Spice	Rice & Spice, 2 Fortescue Road	218 yd
Quarter Panda	3A Fortescue Road, Radstock	227 yd
New Lido Chef	13 Fortescue Road, Radstock	230 yd
Charcoal Grill	3 Market Place, Radstock	385 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrison's Daily	Morrisons Daily, 14 Fortescue Road		193 yd
Co-operative - Radstock	Unit 1, Marcroft Court		280 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Nicholas Primary School KILMERSDON ROAD	grass pitches	133 yd
Pure Fitness Radstock THE OLD PRINTING WORKS THE OLD PRINTING WORKS WATERLOO ROAD	health and fitness suite	336 yd
Southfields Recreational Ground Southfield	grass pitches	399 yd
Optimum Training Centre COOMBEND COMMERCIAL CENTRE COOMBEND COMMERCIAL CENTRE COOMBEND	health and fitness suite	741 yd
Total Fitness (Closed) Coombend	health and fitness suite	870 yd
Roundhill Recreation Ground THE BLUFF THE BLUFF BATH OLD ROAD	grass pitches	945 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	85.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	171.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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