BA5 1PN is in Panborough, Wells and Somerset district. BA5 1PN is located in the King Alfred electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Panborough, Wells, BA5 1PN 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 area surrounding BA5 1PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 BA5 1PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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 | 19.2% | 21.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 63.1% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 54.1% | 53.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 15.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 3.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 43.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 94.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.6% | 94.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around BA5 1PN was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Brent average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
BA5 1PN has the 24th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brent and the 561st lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmead, Wells, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2025-07-07 | £867,078 |
| Long Acre Farm, Wells, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2025-03-27 | £669,565 |
| Bottom Barn, Wells, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £753,000 | 2023-10-27 | £732,190 |
| The Sparrows, Wells, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-03-12 | £528,365 |
| Barrow Hill Barn, Wells, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2021-01-28 | £796,608 |
BA5 1PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
BA5 1PN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BA5 1PN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wookey Primary School Wells Road , Wookey BA5 1LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School School Hill , Westbury-sub-Mendip BA5 1HL | 3out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meare Village Primary School St Mary's Road , Meare BA6 9SP | 4out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wedmore First School Academy Blackford Road , BS28 4BS | 3out of 4 | 5,073 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot's Way School St Mary's Road , Meare BA6 9SR | - not rated | 5,027 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 3.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 204.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.