Walnut Buildings is in Radstock and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA3 3JL 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 Walnut Buildings, Radstock, BA3 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA3 3JE, BA3 3JD, BA3 3JF, BA3 3HY, BA3 3HU, BA3 3JB, BA3 3JT, BA3 3JR, BA3 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA3 3JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 41.8% | 42.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 38.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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% | 37.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 18.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 25.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 10.1% | -13.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 18.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 21.4% | 14.1% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 20.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 97.8% | 93.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 40.1% | 13.5% | 26.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walnut Buildings was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Radstock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walnut Buildings has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Radstock and the 129th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Walnut Buildings, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2020-03-31 | £140,833 |
| 40 Walnut Buildings, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-04-06 | £220,487 |
| 3 Walnut Buildings, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-11-25 | £252,617 |
| 40 Walnut Buildings, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2015-04-13 | £240,498 |
| Tyning House Walnut Buildings, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-03-03 | £399,661 |
BA3 3JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church School Woodborough Lane , Radstock BA3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church School Kilmersdon Road , Radstock BA3 3QH | - not rated | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Old Road , Writhlington BA3 3NG | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peasedown St John Primary School Bath Road , Peasedown St John BA2 8DH | 1out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welton Primary School Radstock Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Studio School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD | 3out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD | 3out of 4 | 3,713 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 | 2,779 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Manor School Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG | - not rated | 5,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radstock Museum Co | Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road | 570 yd | |
| The Riverbank | Riverbank, 1 Frome Road | 651 yd | |
| Castello | 5 The Street, Radstock | 734 yd | |
| Radstock Methodist Church | The Street, Radstock | 748 yd | |
| Swallow Community Cafe | Swallow Community Café, Church Street | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fromeway | Fromeway Inn, 62 Frome Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 3 Market Place, Radstock | 603 yd | |
| Coombend Fish Bar | 9 Coombend, Radstock | 645 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Colliers Yard | 652 yd | |
| New Lido Chef | 13 Fortescue Road, Radstock | 687 yd | |
| Quarter Panda | 3A Fortescue Road, Radstock | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative - Radstock | Unit 1, Marcroft Court | 651 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | Morrisons Daily, 14 Fortescue Road | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Recreation Ground THE BLUFF THE BLUFF BATH OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Pure Fitness Radstock THE OLD PRINTING WORKS THE OLD PRINTING WORKS WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Optimum Training Centre COOMBEND COMMERCIAL CENTRE COOMBEND COMMERCIAL CENTRE COOMBEND | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Coombend | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Southfields Recreational Ground Southfield | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| St Nicholas Primary School KILMERSDON ROAD | grass pitches | 882 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.