Lower Whitelands is in Radstock and in Wansdyke district. BA3 3JP 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 Lower Whitelands, Radstock, BA3 3JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA3 3JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 42% | 35.9% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 50% | 9.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 54.3% | 52.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 36.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 3JP this area, 7.2% 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 | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 11.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 35.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 94.4% | 93.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Whitelands was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Radstock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Whitelands has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Radstock and the 209th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lower Whitelands, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2023-04-06 | £324,766 |
| 62 Lower Whitelands, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-07-28 | £273,928 |
| 72 Lower Whitelands, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-03-04 | £279,794 |
| 55 Lower Whitelands, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-10-29 | £281,615 |
| 57 Lower Whitelands, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-04-23 | £262,395 |
BA3 3JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BA3 3JP 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church School Woodborough Lane , Radstock BA3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Old Road , Writhlington BA3 3NG | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church School Kilmersdon Road , Radstock BA3 3QH | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peasedown St John Primary School Bath Road , Peasedown St John BA2 8DH | 1out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoscombe Church School St Julian's Road , Shoscombe BA2 8NB | 3out of 4 | 2,248 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 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Studio School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD | 3out of 4 | 4,251 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 | 3,257 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Manor School Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG | - not rated | 5,304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Family Project | Writhlington Village Hall, Manor Road | 984 yd | |
| Radstock Museum Co | Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fromeway | Fromeway Inn, 62 Frome Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1, Colliers Yard | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfields Recreational Ground Southfield | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Roundhill Recreation Ground THE BLUFF THE BLUFF BATH OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| St Marys Primary School OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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% |
| Median download speed | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.