Highbury Street is in Coleford, Radstock and in Somerset district. BA3 5NU 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 Highbury Street, Coleford, Radstock, BA3 5NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA3 5NX, BA3 5NY, BA3 5NZ, BA3 5PA, BA3 5NT, BA3 5RT, BA3 5PS, BA3 5PX, BA3 5PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA3 5NU 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 | 49.7% | 51.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.7% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 35.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 44.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 42.4% | 50.8% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 22.4% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 22.9% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 19.7% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Street was 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% higher than the Mendip Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highbury Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Mendip Central and East and the 835th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Brick Cottages Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-09-19 | £215,000 |
| 17 Brick Cottages Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2025-06-06 | £196,857 |
| 1 Brick Cottages Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-05-30 | £262,708 |
| Brymar Cottage Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-04-26 | £146,510 |
| 10 Brick Cottages Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2022-09-28 | £228,778 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 824 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh On Mendip School Leigh Street , Leigh-on-Mendip BA3 5QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mells Church of England First School Mells Green , Mells BA11 3QE | 3out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmersdon Church of England Primary School School Lane , Kilmersdon BA3 5TE | 3out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke St Michael Primary School Moonshill Road , Stoke St Michael BA3 5LG | 2out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD | 3out of 4 | 5,395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Studio School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 1,626 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside School , BA3 4RJ | - not rated | 4,052 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL | 4out of 4 | 5,351 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion Club | Memorial Hall, Anchor Road | 623 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head Inn, Underhill | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radstock Co-operative Coleford | Co Op | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Playing Fields THE OLD BAKERY THE OLD BAKERY HIGHBURY STREET | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 118 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.