Edford Lane is in Edford, Radstock and in Somerset district. BA3 5HH is located in the Mendip Central and East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edford Lane, Edford, Radstock, BA3 5HH 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 5HH 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 5HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 29.2% | 33.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 53.3% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 13% | 4.8% | -8.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) 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 | 51.8% | 60.8% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 6.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.9% | 10.5% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 38.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 95.4% | 97.5% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 97.5% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edford Lane was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Mendip Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edford Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Mendip Central and East and the 519th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunford Farm House Edford Lane, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2025-09-30 | £925,000 |
| Dunfords Farm Edford Lane, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2022-12-16 | £813,419 |
| 1 Field View Edford Lane, Radstock, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-11-01 | £299,531 |
| 2 Field View Edford Lane, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2021-09-29 | £750,381 |
| Dunford Farm House Edford Lane, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2012-12-14 | £986,577 |
BA3 5HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke St Michael Primary School Moonshill Road , Stoke St Michael BA3 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School Farley Dell , Coleford BA3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh On Mendip School Leigh Street , Leigh-on-Mendip BA3 5QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vigor & St John Church School Wells Road , Chilcompton BA3 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Church School Oakhill , BA3 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downside School , BA3 4RJ | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Manor School Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows School Cranmore Hall , East Cranmore BA4 4SF | - not rated | 5,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Cumberland Inn | Holcombe Farm Shop, Edford Hill | 437 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.