Silver Street is in Curry Mallet, Taunton and in Somerset district. TA3 6SR is located in the Curry Rivel & Langport electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silver Street, Curry Mallet, Taunton, TA3 6SR 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 TA3 6SR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.7% | 49.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 TA3 6SR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 22.5% | 25.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 60.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 53.9% | 54.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 29.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around TA3 6SR this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 8% | -12.5% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 20% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 43.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 99.7% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 93.1% | 95.3% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 95% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Street was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Curry Rivel & Langport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Curry Rivel & Langport and the 67th lowest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeysuckle Cottage Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-10-28 | £331,929 |
| Farriers Cottage Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £889,646 | 2021-11-12 | £953,898 |
| The Old Foundry Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2021-08-23 | £981,831 |
| Old Smithy Cottage Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-06-29 | £792,840 |
| Old Forge Cottage Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-11-13 | £309,390 |
TA3 6SR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
TA3 6SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School Lower Street , Curry Mallet TA3 6TA | - not rated | 799 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Station Road , Hatch Beauchamp TA3 6SQ | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Station Road , Somerset TA3 6SQ | 2out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Station Road , Hatch Beauchamp TA3 6SQ | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Curry CofE Primary School Greenway , North Curry TA3 6NQ | - not rated | 4,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillesdon School Sedgemoor House , Lillesdon TA3 6BY | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Progressive School Bath House Farm , West Hatch TA3 5RH | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farringdon Centre , Ilton Business Park TA19 9DU | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | Higher Street | 719 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 252.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.