Reeves Close, Draycott, Cheddar, BS27 3TB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS27 3TB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	52.3%	49.7%	-2.6%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	47.7%	50.3%	2.6%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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 BS27 3TB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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	17.4%	24.7%	7.3%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	70.1%	62.7%	-7.4%	44.2%	18.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	7.2%	6.1%	-1.1%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	4.5%	5.4%	0.9%	6.1%	-0.7%

Health

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	50.2%	44.2%	-6.0%	48.4%	-4.2%
Good health	35%	38.2%	3.2%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	11.9%	13%	1.1%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	2.4%	3.8%	1.4%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.5%	11.4%	-4.1%	18.2%	-6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	10.4%	-1.3%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	13.1%	-7.0%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	5.1%	0.2%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	14.1%	6.1%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	34.5%	41.4%	6.9%	33.8%	7.6%
Other	5.3%	4.4%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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)
Indian	0%	2.9%	2.9%	3.1%	-0.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.4%	96%	-3.4%	81.4%	14.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	96.7%	93.1%	-3.6%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	93.1%	-2.9%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.6%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.4%	37.2%	-2.8%
Christian	59.5%	46.2%	13.3%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Reeves Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reeves Close was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% higher than the Blagdon & Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Reeves Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Blagdon & Churchill and the 272nd highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BS27 3TB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Reeves Close are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Reeves Close, Draycott, Cheddar, BS27 3TB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS27 3TB

Average Price
£372,199

Semi-Detached
£372,092

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£372,225

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Reeves Close

Average Price
£365,884

Semi-Detached
£359,161

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£368,125

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Reeves CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Reeves Close, Cheddar, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2021-01-05	£389,708
5 Reeves Close, Cheddar, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£287,500	2018-10-26	£354,403
2 Reeves Close, Cheddar, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2018-10-24	£414,797
9 Reeves Close, Cheddar, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2016-08-12	£384,314
3 Reeves Close, Cheddar, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£244,000	2014-03-24	£386,926

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS27 3TB

Employment

BS27 3TB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

BS27 3TB 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 3TB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	118
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	36
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Other	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School Draycott , BS27 3SD	- not rated	694 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School School Hill , Westbury-sub-Mendip BA5 1HL	3out of 4	3,340 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheddar First School Hillfield , The Hayes BS27 3HN	- not rated	3,740 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Kings of Wessex Academy Station Road , BS27 3AQ	3out of 4	3,337 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fairlands Middle School Masons Way , BS27 3PG	- not rated	3,062 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Brook Bank Shooting Ground	Cheddar Valley Gun Club, Brook Bank		800 yd
The Cider Barn	Wells Road		930 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Strawberry Special Inn	The Strawberry Special, Station Road		270 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rev Cobley Playing Field DRAYCOTT ROAD	grass pitches	831 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	23.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	24.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	28.82 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	28.82 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	3.39 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.