Withy Road is in West Huntspill, Highbridge and in Somerset district. TA9 3RB is located in the Huntspill 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 Withy Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, TA9 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA9 3RF, TA9 3RE, TA9 3RG, TA9 3RA, TA9 3RD, TA9 3SH, TA9 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA9 3RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.8% | 48.5% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51.5% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 33.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.9% | 40.1% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 17.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 TA9 3RB this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.4% | 33.1% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 14.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17.1% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.2% | 95.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 32.9% | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Withy Road was 163.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.6% higher than the Huntspill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Withy Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Huntspill and the 232nd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 83.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Withy Road, Highbridge, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-10 | £306,754 |
| 41 Withy Road, Highbridge, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-03-02 | £342,356 |
| 29 Withy Road, Highbridge, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-10-29 | £248,418 |
| 41 Withy Road, Highbridge, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-03-20 | £246,411 |
| 41 Withy Road, Highbridge, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2010-07-09 | £209,013 |
TA9 3RB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Huntspill Primary Academy New Road , West Huntspill TA9 3QE | - not rated | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield Church School Burham Road , TA9 3JF | 2out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pawlett Primary School Academy Gaunts Road , Pawlett TA6 4SB | 1out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Huntspill Primary Academy New Road , East Huntspill TA9 3PT | - not rated | 3,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Oxford Street , TA8 1LG | 4out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Alfred School an Academy Burnham Road , TA9 3EE | 1out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Inn | 1 Withy Road | 112 yd | |
| The Orchard | 102 Church Road | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balliol Hall BALLIOL HALL BALLIOL HALL CHURCH ROAD | 754 yd | |
| The War Memorial Ground WEST HUNTSPILL CRICKET CLUB PAVILION WEST HUNTSPILL CRICKET CLUB PAVILION NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 958 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.