Overview of BA3 5NH

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Crossways is in Coleford, Radstock and in Somerset district. BA3 5NH 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 Crossways, Coleford, Radstock, BA3 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BA3 5NJ, BA3 5NR, BA3 5PB, BA3 5NN, BA3 5NW, BA3 5NQ, BA3 5PE, BA3 5NS, BA3 5NP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA3 5NH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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)
Female48.2%49.1%0.9% 51.0% -1.9%
Male51.8%50.9%-0.9% 49.0% 1.9%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.6%33.1%4.5% 37.9% -4.8%
Married: Opposite sex54.2%47.5%-6.7% 44.2% 3.3%
Married: Same sex0%1.7%1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated2.1%2.5%0.4% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced8.8%8.7%-0.1% 9.1% -0.4%
Widowed6.3%6.2%-0.1% 6.1% 0.1%

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 health30.4%42.8%12.4% 48.4% -5.6%
Good health42.9%34%-8.9% 33.6% 0.4%
Fair health20%17.5%-2.5% 12.7% 4.8%
Bad health5.7%4.2%-1.5% 4.0% 0.2%
Very bad health1.1%1.4%0.3% 1.2% 0.2%

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.

In the area around BA3 5NH this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications39.5%32.2%-7.3% 18.2% 14.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.3%8.4%-5.9% 9.6% -1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.8%16.7%-0.1% 13.4% 3.3%
Apprenticeship2.5%10%7.5% 5.3% 4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.3%12.1%-2.2% 16.9% -4.8%
Degree or Similar9.7%18.4%8.7% 33.8% -15.4%
Other2.9%2.1%-0.8% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Pakistani0.7%0%-0.7% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African1.1%0%-1.1% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0.7%0.4%-0.3% 0.4% 0.0%
White97.1%98.9%1.8% 81.4% 17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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 Kingdom96.4%96.8%0.4% 83.2% 13.6%
European Union0.7%1.1%0.4% 6.1% -5.0%
Africa1.4%1.1%-0.3% 2.7% -1.6%
Middle East and Asia0.4%0.4%0.0% 5.6% -5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0.7%0.3% 1.3% -0.6%
Oceania0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.1%96.8%0.7% 83.2% 13.6%
10+ Years0%2.1%2.1% 9.8% -7.7%
5-10 Years0.4%0.4%0.0% 2.9% -2.5%
2-5 Years0.7%0.4%-0.3% 2.2% -1.8%
Less than 2 years2.9%0.4%-2.5% 1.9% -1.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.4% 76.7% -7.3%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held29.2% 13.5% 15.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion47.4% 37.2% 10.2%
Christian45.6% 46.2% -0.6%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim0.7% 6.5% -5.8%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Crossways Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossways was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% higher than the Mendip Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Crossways has the 6th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Mendip Central and East and the 590th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.



🔎 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 5NH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Crossways are based on 16 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 Crossways, Coleford, Radstock, BA3 5NH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA3 5NH

Average Price
£264,442
Semi-Detached
£309,062
Terraced
£188,269
Detached
£394,306
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£204,218

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crossways

Average Price
£305,192
Semi-Detached
£317,577
Terraced
£221,064
Detached
£415,568
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£401,570

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on CrosswaysStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Crossways, Radstock, Somerset
Terraced, an established residential building
£208,0002025-08-29 £209,475
1 Tower View Crossways, Radstock, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£307,0002022-10-28 £308,532
2 Tower View Crossways, Radstock, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£325,0002022-10-14 £326,622
Threeways Crossways, Radstock, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£373,0002021-08-23 £425,047
3 Crossways, Radstock, Somerset
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002019-12-17 £188,734
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA3 5NH

Employment

BA3 5NH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 Employee66
Retired64
Part-Time Employee30
Self-Employed30
Looking after home or family14
Student (economically inactive)10
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Other7
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Construction16
Human health and social work activities15
Education14
Transport and storage13
Accommodation and food service activities12
Information and communication5
Administrative and support service activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Other2
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Real estate activities1
Financial and insurance activities1
Mining and quarrying1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

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 4 320 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Leigh On Mendip School
Leigh Street , Leigh-on-Mendip BA3 5QQ
4out of 4 2,541 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Stoke St Michael Primary School
Moonshill Road , Stoke St Michael BA3 5LG
2out of 4 3,525 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kilmersdon Church of England Primary School
School Lane , Kilmersdon BA3 5TE
3out of 4 3,644 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Mells Church of England First School
Mells Green , Mells BA11 3QE
3out of 4 4,041 yd Voluntary controlled school 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 5,057 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mendip Studio School
Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ
3out of 4 5,399 yd Studio schools No 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 1,889 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Downside School
, BA3 4RJ
- not rated 3,549 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Fosse Way School
Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL
4out of 4 5,071 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 HewellOld School House, Church Street365 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
British Legion ClubMemorial Hall, Anchor Road128 yd
Kings HeadThe Kings Head Inn, Underhill759 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Radstock Co-operative ColefordCo Op56 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Highbury Playing Fields
THE OLD BAKERY THE OLD BAKERY HIGHBURY STREET
cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts437 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 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/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%

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