High Street is in East Harptree, Bristol and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BS40 6AX is located in the Mendip electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, East Harptree, Bristol, BS40 6AX 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 area surrounding BS40 6AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.9% | 49% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 BS40 6AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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 | 27.2% | 22.9% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 63.6% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 55.2% | 55.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 12.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 5.1% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 52.5% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.8% | 97.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% higher than the Chew Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley and the 254th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rookery High Street, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-04-13 | £499,667 |
| Stan O Mar High Street, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-01-18 | £435,357 |
| Beeches High Street, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-04-17 | £310,827 |
| Meadowlea High Street, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £364,200 | 2019-05-17 | £469,373 |
| Long Close High Street, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-08-31 | £697,724 |
BS40 6AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
BS40 6AX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BS40 6AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School Church Lane , East Harptree BS40 6BD | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Sutton Primary School Wick Road , Bishop Sutton BS39 5XD | 4out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School High Street , Chewton Mendip BA3 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ubley Church of England Primary School The Street , Ubley BS40 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,710 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 Waldegrave Arms | Waldegrave Arms, Church Lane | 445 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Street, West Harptree | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Harptree Playing Field EAST HARPTREE PLAYING FIELD EAST HARPTREE PLAYING FIELD TOWNSEND | grass pitches, tennis courts | 235 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.