Pickford Fields is in Chilcompton, Radstock and in Somerset district. BA3 4XU is located in the Mendip Hills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 2018-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pickford Fields, Chilcompton, Radstock, BA3 4XU 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 area surrounding BA3 4XU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 32.2% | 35% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 47.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 45% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.8% | 16.2% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 19.3% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 10.2% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 23% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.4% | 93% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickford Fields was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Mendip Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pickford Fields has the 4th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Mendip Central and East and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Pickford Fields, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-05-30 | £442,023 |
| 7 Pickford Fields, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2025-03-27 | £585,870 |
| 6 Pickford Fields, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-05-21 | £624,510 |
| 5 Pickford Fields, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-10-06 | £557,724 |
| 4 Pickford Fields, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-05-24 | £425,993 |
BA3 4XU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 4XU 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vigor & St John Church School Wells Road , Chilcompton BA3 4EX | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Hill Primary School Silver Street , BA3 2UD | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Charlton Lane , Midsomer Norton BA3 4BD | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longvernal Primary School Clapton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2LP | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downside School , BA3 4RJ | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Manor School Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG | - not rated | 5,215 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 Holy Cow Cafe | Manor Farm, Coach Lane | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Redan Inn | Frys Well, Chilcompton | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chilcompton Sports Ground CHILCOMPTON RECREATION GROUND CHILCOMPTON RECREATION GROUND WELLS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 136 yd |
| Stratton Village Hall (Closed) Stratton Court | grass pitches | 807 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.