Overview of BA3 5EP

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Silver Street is in Holcombe, Radstock and in Somerset district. BA3 5EP is located in the Mendip Hills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Silver Street, Holcombe, Radstock, BA3 5EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BA3 5ER, BA3 5EW, BA3 5GB, BA3 5EE, BA3 5EQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA3 5EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.3%49.4%-0.9% 51.0% -1.6%
Male49.7%50.6%0.9% 49.0% 1.6%

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 5EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.4%20.1%-1.3% 37.9% -17.8%
Married: Opposite sex63.7%65.7%2.0% 44.2% 21.5%
Separated1.9%0.7%-1.2% 2.2% -1.5%
Divorced7.6%7.8%0.2% 9.1% -1.3%
Widowed5.3%5.7%0.4% 6.1% -0.4%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50.7%52.5%1.8% 48.4% 4.1%
Good health36.2%30.4%-5.8% 33.6% -3.2%
Fair health10.9%12.3%1.4% 12.7% -0.4%
Bad health1.6%4.1%2.5% 4.0% 0.1%
Very bad health0.7%0.6%-0.1% 1.2% -0.6%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.3%12.4%-2.9% 18.2% -5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.1%10.6%-3.5% 9.6% 1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16%14.5%-1.5% 13.4% 1.1%
Apprenticeship5.3%7.1%1.8% 5.3% 1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.5%15.5%4.0% 16.9% -1.4%
Degree or Similar33.6%37.1%3.5% 33.8% 3.3%
Other4.2%2.8%-1.4% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian0%0.6%0.6% 3.1% -2.5%
Other Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Mixed White and Asian1%0.9%-0.1% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed Other0%1.9%1.9% 0.8% 1.1%
White98.4%95.9%-2.5% 81.4% 14.5%
Other0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97%95.6%-1.4% 83.2% 12.4%
European Union0.3%1.3%1.0% 6.1% -4.8%
Africa0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia1%1.3%0.3% 5.6% -4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.6%1.3%-0.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.7%95.9%-0.8% 83.2% 12.7%
10+ Years0.3%3.2%2.9% 9.8% -6.6%
5-10 Years0.7%0%-0.7% 2.9% -2.9%
2-5 Years0%0.9%0.9% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years2.3%0%-2.3% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.3% 76.7% 11.6%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held10.4% 13.5% -3.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.5% 37.2% -2.7%
Christian61.1% 46.2% 14.9%
Hindu0.6% 1.7% -1.1%
Muslim0.3% 6.5% -6.2%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is Silver Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Street was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Mendip Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Silver Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Mendip Central and East and the 76th lowest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.



🔎 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 5EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Silver Street are based on 38 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 Silver Street, Holcombe, Radstock, BA3 5EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA3 5EP

Average Price
£559,461
Semi-Detached
£455,035
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£598,621
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Silver Street

Average Price
£503,223
Semi-Detached
£348,383
Terraced
£283,460
Detached
£632,484
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£765,897

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Silver Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Taormina Silver Street, Radstock, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£572,0002025-08-29 £573,188
Rosedene Silver Street, Radstock, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£345,0002024-05-03 £367,282
Lucombe Cottage Silver Street, Radstock, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£630,0002021-06-25 £713,556
Rosedene Silver Street, Radstock, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£310,0002021-04-26 £360,694
The Firs Silver Street, Radstock, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£400,0002018-11-01 £502,668
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA3 5EP

Employment

BA3 5EP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5EP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA3 5EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired102
Full-Time Employee82
Self-Employed34
Part-Time Employee26
Student (economically inactive)11
Other8
Looking after home or family8
Unemployed6
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Education22
Manufacturing21
Construction21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Human health and social work activities17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Administrative and support service activities9
Information and communication7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Transport and storage6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing4
Financial and insurance activities4
Other3
Real estate activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

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
2out of 4 1,397 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Stratton-On-the-Fosse CofE VA Primary School
Stratton-on-the-Fosse , BA3 4QP
- not rated 1,579 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Vigor & St John Church School
Wells Road , Chilcompton BA3 4EX
3out of 4 2,600 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Vigor and St John CofE School
Wells Road , Chilcompton BA3 4EX
- not rated 2,600 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Chilcompton CofE VA Junior School
131 Stockhill Road , Chilcompton BA3 4JQ
- not rated 3,310 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable 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
- not rated 3,876 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Norton Hill School
Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD
- not rated 3,876 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Somervale Secondary School
Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD
3out of 4 4,367 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Somervale School
Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD
- not rated 4,367 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Somerset Studio School
Knobsbury Lane , BA3 3NQ
3out of 4 5,421 yd Studio schools No 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 5,229 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings International Study Centre At Downside
Plunket House , Stratton-on-the-Fosse BA3 4RJ
- not rated 1,688 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Downside School
, BA3 4RJ
- not rated 1,839 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Newbury Manor School
Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG
- not rated 3,073 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finding Futures
Longfellow Road , BA3 3AL
- not rated 4,101 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fosse Way School
Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL
3out of 4 4,108 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Holcombe InnStratton Road, Holcombe491 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Holcombe Playing Field
BREWERY LANE
grass pitches244 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 93.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 93.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 93.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed74 Mbit/s
Average download speed108.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed75 Mbit/s

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