Overview of BA3 5RT

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

Nearby postcodes are: BA3 5PA, BA3 5YJ, BA3 5NY, BA3 5NZ, BA3 5RG, BA3 5NU, BA3 5NX, BA3 5RP, BA3 5RH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA3 5RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.7%51.3%1.6% 51.0% 0.3%
Male50.3%48.7%-1.6% 49.0% -0.3%

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)
Single32.4%35.7%3.3% 37.9% -2.2%
Married: Opposite sex47.7%44.2%-3.5% 44.2% 0.0%
Married: Same sex0%1.2%1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Separated2.3%2.1%-0.2% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced12.4%11.5%-0.9% 9.1% 2.4%
Widowed5.2%5.3%0.1% 6.1% -0.8%

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 health42.4%50.8%8.4% 48.4% 2.4%
Good health34.3%32.3%-2.0% 33.6% -1.3%
Fair health14.9%11.6%-3.3% 12.7% -1.1%
Bad health6.6%3.2%-3.4% 4.0% -0.8%
Very bad health1.8%2.2%0.4% 1.2% 1.0%

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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications27.5%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 Levels16%14.1%-1.9% 13.4% 0.7%
Apprenticeship5.2%5%-0.2% 5.3% -0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.1%22.9%10.8% 16.9% 6.0%
Degree or Similar18%19.7%1.7% 33.8% -14.1%
Other3.6%2.9%-0.7% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani0%0.2%0.2% 2.7% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0%0.2%0.2% 1.0% -0.8%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
White99.7%98.7%-1.0% 81.4% 17.3%
Other0%0.2%0.2% 1.6% -1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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 Kingdom98%97.4%-0.6% 83.2% 14.2%
European Union0.3%1.3%1.0% 6.1% -4.8%
Africa1.3%0%-1.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0.3%0%-0.3% 5.6% -5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.3% -0.7%
Oceania0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK98%97.6%-0.4% 83.2% 14.4%
10+ Years0%1.7%1.7% 9.8% -8.1%
5-10 Years0%0.4%0.4% 2.9% -2.5%
Less than 2 years2%0.2%-1.8% 1.9% -1.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.2% 76.7% -3.5%
Germany0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Spain0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Oceania0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
No passport held25.3% 13.5% 11.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50% 37.2% 12.8%
Christian42% 46.2% -4.2%
Jewish0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Not answered7.1% 6.0% 1.1%

Safety

Is Highbury Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 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 5RT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highbury Street are based on 148 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 Highbury Street, Coleford, Radstock, BA3 5RT

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA3 5RT

Average Price
£312,852
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£312,852
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highbury Street

Average Price
£262,888
Semi-Detached
£255,059
Terraced
£227,617
Detached
£347,949
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£347,654

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highbury Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Skyways Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£360,0002020-12-15 £412,632
Skyways Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£280,0002017-07-28 £367,336
Newbury View Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002015-04-16 £226,154
Newbury View Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£122,0001999-10-29 £451,170
High Clough Highbury Street, Radstock, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£65,0001997-05-30 £315,347
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA3 5RT

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee113
Part-Time Employee64
Retired61
Self-Employed23
Looking after home or family22
Long-Term Sick or disabled17
Unemployed12
Student (economically inactive)11
Other9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Manufacturing29
Human health and social work activities16
Construction15
Accommodation and food service activities14
Education12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Transport and storage7
Information and communication7
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Other6
Administrative and support service activities5
Mining and quarrying4
Real estate activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

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 4 980 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Leigh On Mendip School
Leigh Street , Leigh-on-Mendip BA3 5QQ
4out of 4 2,246 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mells Church of England First School
Mells Green , Mells BA11 3QE
3out of 4 3,379 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Kilmersdon Church of England Primary School
School Lane , Kilmersdon BA3 5TE
3out of 4 3,698 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Stoke St Michael Primary School
Moonshill Road , Stoke St Michael BA3 5LG
2out of 4 3,910 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mendip Studio School
Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ
3out of 4 5,405 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 1,568 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Downside School
, BA3 4RJ
- not rated 4,206 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Fosse Way School
Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL
4out of 4 5,443 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 Street622 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
British Legion ClubMemorial Hall, Anchor Road778 yd
Kings HeadThe Kings Head Inn, Underhill836 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Radstock Co-operative ColefordCo Op645 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Highbury Playing Fields
THE OLD BAKERY THE OLD BAKERY HIGHBURY STREET
cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts250 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed77 Mbit/s
Average download speed74.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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