Cliff Street is in Cheddar and in Somerset district. BS27 3PL is located in the Cheddar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cliff Street, Cheddar, BS27 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS27 3PN, BS27 3PW, BS27 3ND, BS27 3EZ, BS27 3NA, BS27 3LZ, BS27 3JX, BS27 3HF, BS27 3NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS27 3PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.7% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.3% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.7% | 20.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 45.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12% | 15.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 14.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.7% | 36.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 33.6% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 20.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 31.7% | 20.9% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 25.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.9% | 95.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliff Street was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% higher than the Cheddar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliff Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cheddar and the 786th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Image Cliff Street, Cheddar, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-29 | £217,256 |
| Flat A Glendoone Cliff Street, Cheddar, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2009-05-20 | £333,333 |
| Wesley Manse Cliff Street, Cheddar, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £518,000 | 2008-01-03 | £769,152 |
| Flat A Glendoone Cliff Street, Cheddar, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-12-31 | £283,554 |
BS27 3PL 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 BS27 3PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar First School Hillfield , The Hayes BS27 3HN | - not rated | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School Draycott , BS27 3SD | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy Moorland Street , BS26 2BA | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipham Church of England First School Turnpike Road , Shipham BS25 1TX | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings of Wessex Academy Station Road , BS27 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlands Middle School Masons Way , BS27 3PG | - not rated | 497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Cottage | Union Street | 156 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | Myrtle House, Bath Street | 210 yd | |
| The Cheddar Cakery | 7 Cliff Street | 212 yd | |
| Cheddar Fish Bar & Restaurant | Cliff Street | 365 yd | |
| Lattetude Coffee Co | Kings Fitness & Leisure, Station Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Arms | Bath Street | 217 yd | |
| Riverside Inn | Cliff Street | 365 yd | |
| On The Rocks | The Cliffs | 498 yd | |
| White Hart | The Bays | 617 yd | |
| Cheddar AFC and Social Club | Bowdens Park, Draycott Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House | Cliff Street | 1 yd | |
| Trutone Gifts | Tweentown Corner, Tweentown | 355 yd | |
| 100 Flavours | The Cliffs | 498 yd | |
| Souvlike | The Bays | 575 yd | |
| Pizza Corner | Unit 9, Wessex Business Centre, Wedmore Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Roynon Way, Church Street | 287 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Saxon Place | 288 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairlands Middle School MASONS WAY | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Cheddar First School HILLFIELD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Kings Fitness And Leisure STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 578 yd |
| Cheddar Football Club DRAYCOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 648 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.