Watery Lane is in Pilton, Shepton Mallet and in Somerset district. BA4 4FF is located in the Mendip South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 2009-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watery Lane, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FF 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. However, the area surrounding BA4 4FF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 52.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 BA4 4FF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 24.4% | 30.2% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 57.6% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 49.2% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.7% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 24.8% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 39.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 92.6% | 90.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 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 | 92% | 90.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watery Lane was 142.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.4% higher than the Mendip South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watery Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Mendip South and the 293rd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spindlewood Watery Lane, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-03-01 | £627,535 |
| Spindlewood Watery Lane, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2019-01-22 | £1,225,000 |
| The Hermitage Watery Lane, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2013-10-18 | £930,682 |
BA4 4FF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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.
BA4 4FF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 82 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pennard Church of England Primary School Church Lane , West Pennard BA6 8NT | 4out of 4 | 3,687 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School Long Street , Croscombe BA5 3QL | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlish Infant School Bowlish , BA4 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.