High Street is in Castle Cary and in Somerset district. BA7 7AP is located in the Castle Cary 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 High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA7 7AW, BA7 7AN, BA7 7AA, BA7 7HG, BA7 7HR, BA7 7AL, BA7 7AR, BA7 7FB, BA7 7AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA7 7AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54.1% | 53% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 28.3% | 32.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 35.8% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 16.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
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 | 46.7% | 42.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 16.8% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 38.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 98.5% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 91.8% | 94.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 91% | 94% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 115.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.8% higher than the Blackmoor Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Blackmoor Vale and the 376th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
BA7 7AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
BA7 7AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 BA7 7AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cary Community Primary School Park Street , BA7 7EH | 2out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditcheat Primary School Ditcheat , BA4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruton Primary School Higher Backway , BA10 0DP | 3out of 4 | 5,185 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovington Church of England Primary School Lovington , BA7 7PX | 3out of 4 | 5,293 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cadbury Church of England Primary School Cary Road , North Cadbury BA22 7DE | 1out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansford Academy Maggs Lane , BA7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sexey's School Cole Road , BA10 0DF | 1out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruton School for Girls Sunny Hill , BA10 0NT | - not rated | 3,617 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| King's Bruton Plox , BA10 0ED | - not rated | 5,107 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Honey @ Pithers | High Street | 48 yd | |
| Pithers Bistro | High Street | 48 yd | |
| The Place | Market Place | 81 yd | |
| Miah's Castle Tandoori | Woodcock Street | 162 yd | |
| One Lump or Two | Unit 3, Priddle Hill Farm, Cary Hill | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | Fore Street | 218 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | South Street | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belly | Pitchings House, Market Place | 132 yd | |
| Castle Cary Kebab & Pizza House | 4 Fore Street | 218 yd | |
| Dragon House | 3 Ashby Place | 279 yd | |
| Castle Fryer Fish and Chips | 2 Station Road | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Fore Street | 194 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Cary Cricket Club STEP A SIDE STEP A SIDE ANSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Maggs Lane Playing Field Maggs Lane | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Ansford Academy Trust ANSFORD PARK | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Caryford Fitness And Leisure ANSFORD PARK | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.