Anchor Close, Coleford, Radstock, BA3 5BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA3 5BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	49.3%	50%	0.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.7%	50%	-0.7%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of BA3 5BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.7%	30.1%	3.4%	37.9%	-7.8%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	53%	-3.5%	44.2%	8.8%
Separated	2.6%	0.8%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.8%	10.8%	3.0%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	6.5%	5.2%	-1.3%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	42.5%	46.2%	3.7%	48.4%	-2.2%
Good health	39%	37.7%	-1.3%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	14%	11.1%	-2.9%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	3.8%	4.3%	0.5%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

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 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.9%	21.8%	-4.1%	18.2%	3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	9.7%	-6.2%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	16.9%	1.8%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	7.3%	3.9%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	20.2%	9.0%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	23.7%	20.6%	-3.1%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	4.7%	3.6%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
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%
White	99%	98.4%	-0.6%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	98.3%	98.7%	0.4%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	98.7%	0.4%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	9.8%	-8.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Anchor Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Close was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% higher than the Mendip Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Anchor Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Mendip Central and East and the 825th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BA3 5BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Anchor Close are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Anchor Close, Coleford, Radstock, BA3 5BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA3 5BZ

Average Price
£274,491

Semi-Detached
£274,491

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Anchor Close

Average Price
£284,780

Semi-Detached
£284,780

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Anchor CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Anchor Close, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£273,000	2024-12-02	£283,413
5 Anchor Close, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2022-08-12	£259,117
6 Anchor Close, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2020-10-23	£290,830
6 Anchor Close, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2010-09-30	£265,437
1 Anchor Close, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2005-10-10	£255,718

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA3 5BZ

Employment

BA3 5BZ 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	87
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	21
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	17
Transport and storage	10
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School Farley Dell , Coleford BA3 5PN	3out of 4	143 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leigh On Mendip School Leigh Street , Leigh-on-Mendip BA3 5QQ	4out of 4	2,907 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stoke St Michael Primary School Moonshill Road , Stoke St Michael BA3 5LG	2out of 4	3,453 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kilmersdon Church of England Primary School School Lane , Kilmersdon BA3 5TE	3out of 4	3,531 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Vigor & St John Church School Wells Road , Chilcompton BA3 4EX	4out of 4	3,867 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD	3out of 4	4,683 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD	3out of 4	5,240 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mendip Studio School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ	3out of 4	5,297 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ	2out of 4	5,420 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newbury Manor School Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG	- not rated	2,084 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downside School , BA3 4RJ	- not rated	3,110 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL	4out of 4	4,738 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Hub - Dagmar Hewell	Old School House, Church Street		740 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
British Legion Club	Memorial Hall, Anchor Road		322 yd
Kings Head	The Kings Head Inn, Underhill		1,088 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Radstock Co-operative Coleford	Co Op		453 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highbury Playing Fields THE OLD BAKERY THE OLD BAKERY HIGHBURY STREET	cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	855 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	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%

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	71.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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