Mill Lane is in Coleford, Radstock and in Somerset district. BA3 5LR 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Coleford, Radstock, BA3 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA3 5LP, BA3 5LS, BA3 5LW, BA3 5LT, BA3 5GS, BA3 5LN, BA3 5LU, BA3 5LZ, BA3 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA3 5LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 22.6% | 25.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 58.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 49% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 34.5% | -8.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5LR this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 48.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 91.1% | 90.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 90% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Mendip Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Mendip Central and East and the 266th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnans Mill Lane, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-05-20 | £265,062 |
| Mells Cottage Mill Lane, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-09-08 | £301,698 |
| Arnans Mill Lane, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2016-03-30 | £244,055 |
| Pentwan Mill Lane, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2015-12-14 | £252,122 |
| Riverside Mill Lane, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 1999-02-05 | £724,530 |
BA3 5LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% 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 5LR 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 965 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh On Mendip School Leigh Street , Leigh-on-Mendip BA3 5QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke St Michael Primary School Moonshill Road , Stoke St Michael BA3 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mells Church of England First School Mells Green , Mells BA11 3QE | 3out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmersdon Church of England Primary School School Lane , Kilmersdon BA3 5TE | 3out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Manor School Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside School , BA3 4RJ | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows School Cranmore Hall , East Cranmore BA4 4SF | - not rated | 5,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub - Dagmar Hewell | Old School House, Church Street | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | The Kings Head Inn, Underhill | 192 yd | |
| British Legion Club | Memorial Hall, Anchor Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radstock Co-operative Coleford | Co Op | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Playing Fields THE OLD BAKERY THE OLD BAKERY HIGHBURY STREET | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 980 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 28.6% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.