Furge Lane is in Henstridge, Templecombe and in Somerset district. BA8 0RS is located in the Blackmoor Vale 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 Furge Lane, Henstridge, Templecombe, BA8 0RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA8 0SR, BA8 0RD, BA8 0RF, BA8 0SF, BA8 0RZ, BA8 0RE, BA8 0RA, BA8 0RB, BA8 0QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA8 0RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.3% | 37.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 43.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 43.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around BA8 0RS this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 28.4% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 17.1% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 97.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
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 | 95.3% | 94.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.2% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 44.1% | 13.5% | 30.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furge Lane was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Blackmoor Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Furge Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Blackmoor Vale and the 687th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Cottage Furge Lane, Templecombe, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-03-27 | £286,702 |
| Waverley Cottage, 12 Waverley Farm Court Furge Lane, Templecombe, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2024-01-12 | £267,170 |
| 2 Waverley Farm Court Furge Lane, Templecombe, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-05-19 | £212,704 |
| Joans Cottage 6 Waverley Farm Court Furge Lane, Templecombe, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-04-21 | £210,370 |
| Woodpecker Lodge Furge Lane, Templecombe, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £500,500 | 2022-04-14 | £517,941 |
BA8 0RS 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge Ash Walk , Henstridge BA8 0QD | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Duck Lane , DT10 2LP | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School School Lane , BA8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milborne Port Primary School North Street , DT9 5EP | 3out of 4 | 5,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird In Hand Inn | 2 Ash Walk | 403 yd | |
| The Virginia Ash | Sherborne Road | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Walk Recreation Ground PLAYFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 596 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.