Charlton is in Radstock and in Somerset district. BA3 5TL is located in the Mendip Hills 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 Charlton, Radstock, BA3 5TL 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 local area around BA3 5TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 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 5TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 20.6% | 28.6% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 54% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 40.4% | 48.3% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 35.6% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 14.7% | 11.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 21.4% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 35.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 96.8% | 97.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.9% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlton was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% higher than the Mendip Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charlton has the 18th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Mendip Central and East and the 859th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Charlton, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2005-05-20 | £438,980 |
| The Lodge Charlton, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2003-08-29 | £470,000 |
| 75 Charlton, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £185,975 | 2002-10-11 | £415,161 |
| 75 Charlton, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 1997-11-14 | £444,206 |
| The Lodge Charlton, Radstock, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 1997-07-31 | £313,981 |
BA3 5TL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5TL 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmersdon Church of England Primary School School Lane , Kilmersdon BA3 5TE | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Charlton Lane , Midsomer Norton BA3 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Longfellow Road , Westfield BA3 3XX | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church School Kilmersdon Road , Radstock BA3 3QH | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Hill Primary School Silver Street , BA3 2UD | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 2,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Studio School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | 2out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Manor School Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside School , BA3 4RJ | - not rated | 3,698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilmersdon Cricket Club (Closed) School Lane | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.