Combe Batch is in Wedmore and in Somerset district. BS28 4DU 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 Combe Batch, Wedmore, BS28 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS28 4DT, BS28 4EB, BS28 4DX, BS28 4DS, BS28 4DF, BS28 4EA, BS28 4EG, BS28 4ED, BS28 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS28 4DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.4% | 22.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 46.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 51.6% | 47.7% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 16.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 43.2% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 98% | 96% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Combe Batch was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.8% lower than the Brent average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Combe Batch has the 18th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brent and the 845th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Combe Batch, Wedmore, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-07 | £460,051 |
| Somersaetas Combe Batch, Wedmore, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-08-20 | £495,468 |
| Holmanscott Combe Batch, Wedmore, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-06-14 | £556,443 |
| Chapel House Combe Batch, Wedmore, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-02-26 | £519,068 |
| Somersaetas Combe Batch, Wedmore, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-03-19 | £318,590 |
BS28 4DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
BS28 4DU 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 BS28 4DU 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 | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedmore First School Academy Blackford Road , BS28 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School Blackford , BS28 4ND | 4out of 4 | 2,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Wedmore | Compton House, The Borough | 151 yd | |
| Pumpkin Delicatessen & Cafe | 1 The Borough Mall, The Borough | 179 yd | |
| Table 8 | Church Street | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedmore Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Church Street | 267 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 | 75.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.9% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.