Crib House Lane is in Crickham, Wedmore and in Somerset district. BS28 4JS 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 Crib House Lane, Crickham, Wedmore, BS28 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS28 4JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BS28 4JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 23.4% | 27.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 58.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.8% | 62.9% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 26.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.1% | 10.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 41.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crib House Lane was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Brent average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crib House Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brent and the 369th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrow Orchard Crib House Lane, Wedmore, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £308,880 | 2022-04-01 | £304,079 |
| Yew Tree Farm Crib House Lane, Wedmore, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £1,315,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,378,863 |
| Templings Barn Crib House Lane, Wedmore, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2021-04-29 | £1,084,379 |
| Cribb Cottage Crib House Lane, Wedmore, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-05-21 | £529,049 |
| Churchfield Barn Crib House Lane, Wedmore, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-10-26 | £739,623 |
BS28 4JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weare Academy First School Notting Hill Way , BS26 2JS | 4out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheddar First School Hillfield , The Hayes BS27 3HN | - not rated | 4,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy Moorland Street , BS26 2BA | 4out of 4 | 4,834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School Draycott , BS27 3SD | - not rated | 5,103 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 | 4,473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Middle School Masons Way , BS27 3PG | - not rated | 4,928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trotter Inn | Crickham | 184 yd | |
| Isle of Wedmore Golf Club | Lineage, Lascot Hill | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Wedmore Golf Club LASCOT HILL | golf | 974 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 15.4% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 232.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.