South Lane is in Nether Stowey, Bridgwater and in Somerset district. TA5 1LR is located in the Cannington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgwater and West Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Lane, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA5 1LS, TA5 1LW, TA5 1NE, TA5 1PF, TA5 1NA, TA5 1LN, TA5 1ND, TA5 1LP, TA5 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA5 1LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 TA5 1LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 18.4% | 21.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 53.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 | 38.6% | 43.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 37.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 15.1% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 19.3% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 29.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 98.7% | 94.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Lane was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the Cannington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Cannington and the 548th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 South Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-12 | £282,803 |
| Copse, 68 South Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-09-28 | £666,599 |
| 64 South Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-09-30 | £530,284 |
| 60 South Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-11-01 | £382,308 |
| 72 South Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-01-14 | £453,835 |
TA5 1LR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TA5 1LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School Mill Close , Nether Stowey TA5 1NX | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stogursey Church of England Primary School Tower Hill , Stogursey TA5 1PR | 3out of 4 | 3,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spaxton CofE Primary School High Street , Spaxton TA5 1BS | 4out of 4 | 5,048 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Cottage | 35 Lime Street | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Mariner | 42 Lime Street | 279 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Stowey Playing Field EXETER CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 531 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.