BA3 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the Mendip, Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire postcode town, in the South West, England region.
The BA3 postcode area, also known as the Radstock postcode area, is located in the southwest of England, primarily encompassing the Mendip district in Somerset. This section of the country is known for its breathtakingly picturesque landscapes, featuring the verdant Mendip Hills, an officially designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
This postcode area includes the small, historic market towns of Midsomer Norton and Radstock, distinguished by their Victorian-era architecture and rich, coal-mining heritage. Additional villages covered by the BA3 postcode include Chilcompton, Coleford, and Kilmersdon. Each of these communities offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and convenient amnesties, including schools, shops, and recreational facilities.
The local economy is primarily driven by small to medium-sized businesses, agriculture, and somewhat by tourism, attracted by the area's natural beauty and historic sites. BA3's amenities serve the daily needs of its residents, including a variety of supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, and local shops. For healthcare, Midsomer Norton hosts the Paulton Hospital while several GP practices can be found throughout the postcode area.
As for transportation, residents and visitors are catered for by a reasonable network of both rail and bus services. This includes bus routes connecting smaller towns to larger urban areas, such as Bath, Bristol, and Frome. The closest railway stations to the BA3 region are located in Bath and Frome, which provide links to major British cities including London, Bristol, and Exeter. Road networks are also well-developed, with the A37 and A39 offering easy access to the M5 motorway and other major routes.
This is an area with an older population, with most residents being between 65 and 84 years old. There are not many children or young adults living here. Most people are Christian and white.
Unemployment is low and many people work in professional or managerial roles.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Frome North, Mendip Central and East, Mendip Hills, Midsomer Norton North, Midsomer Norton Redfield, Radstock, Saltford, Timsbury, Westfield, Winsley & Westwood electoral wards.
BA3 Postcode Map
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BA3 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of BA3 postcode area is 39,666. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 37,432, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 907. In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (18,428), followed by Christian (18,272).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (10,506), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (6,826).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (13,136), while 10,321 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Education
Regarding education, 9,063 adults have Level 4 education, while 5,514 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
- Professional occupations (3010)
- Skilled trades occupations (2882), and
- Managers, directors and senior officials (2566)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (13215), Between 55 to 64 (11920), and Between 45 to 54 (11462).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (6,330) followed by Routine occupations (4,714), and Semi-routine occupations (4,134).
Postcodes in BA3
There are total 7 postcode sectors present in the BA3 (listed below). The postcode BA3 has a total of 1689 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | BA3 |
| Ward | Frome North Mendip Central and East Mendip Hills Midsomer Norton North Midsomer Norton Redfield Radstock Saltford Timsbury Westfield Winsley & Westwood |
| LTLA22 | Mendip, Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire |
| UTLA22 | Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
BA3 Crime Statstics
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Other crime
Other theft
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Vehicle crime
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Criminal damage and arson
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Other crime
Other theft
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Public order
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
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BA3 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £222,000.00 | £222,000.00 - £222,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £235,000.00 | £235,000.00 - £235,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £715,000.00 | £715,000.00 - £715,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £320,000.00 | £320,000.00 - £320,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £268,000.00 | £268,000.00 - £268,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £325,000.00 | £325,000.00 - £325,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £189,000.00 | £189,000.00 - £189,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £675,000.00 | £675,000.00 - £675,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £247,500.00 | £210,000.00 - £285,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £450,000.00 | £450,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £282,500.00 | £282,500.00 - £282,500.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £233,000.00 | £233,000.00 - £233,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Other | £870,000.00 | £870,000.00 - £870,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £267,142.86 | £240,000.00 - £310,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £308,333.33 | £305,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £498,700.00 | £405,000.00 - £670,000.00 | 9 |
| Flat | £135,000.00 | £135,000.00 - £135,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £309,250.00 | £286,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £271,500.00 | £205,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 8 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £713,000.00 | £400,000.00 - £1,500,000.00 | 10 |
| Flat | £165,937.50 | £88,000.00 - £195,000.00 | 14 |
| Semi-Detached | £310,000.00 | £265,000.00 - £370,000.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £264,022.73 | £160,000.00 - £410,000.00 | 11 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £548,000.00 | £548,000.00 - £548,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £322,333.33 | £272,000.00 - £405,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £545,833.33 | £360,000.00 - £1,350,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £158,475.00 | £137,000.00 - £179,950.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £295,000.00 | £235,000.00 - £415,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £269,625.00 | £205,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 8 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £514,400.00 | £297,000.00 - £735,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £220,000.00 | £220,000.00 - £220,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £410,000.00 | £225,000.00 - £760,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £329,833.33 | £228,000.00 - £472,500.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £256,740.00 | £185,000.00 - £435,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £459,285.71 | £315,000.00 - £585,000.00 | 7 |
| Other | £376,833.33 | £130,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £294,975.00 | £259,950.00 - £330,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £229,590.00 | £190,000.00 - £278,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £487,500.00 | £185,000.00 - £960,000.00 | 8 |
| Flat | £150,000.00 | £150,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £225,500.00 | £172,500.00 - £300,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £279,333.33 | £220,000.00 - £420,000.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £423,500.00 | £242,500.00 - £625,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £152,250.00 | £130,000.00 - £170,000.00 | 4 |
| Other | £387,500.00 | £205,000.00 - £570,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £252,605.00 | £186,050.00 - £308,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £414,888.89 | £310,000.00 - £675,000.00 | 20 |
| Flat | £142,333.33 | £115,000.00 - £156,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £355,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £470,000.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £197,340.62 | £150,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £546,666.67 | £480,000.00 - £675,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £163,000.00 | £163,000.00 - £163,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £234,985.00 | £179,940.00 - £380,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £309,000.00 | £285,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £231,653.12 | £196,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £465,000.00 | £395,000.00 - £585,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £319,500.00 | £301,000.00 - £338,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £298,612.50 | £257,000.00 - £410,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £492,039.58 | £310,000.00 - £835,000.00 | 24 |
| Flat | £158,333.33 | £125,000.00 - £183,000.00 | 6 |
| Other | £496,666.67 | £250,000.00 - £640,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £345,763.16 | £205,000.00 - £685,000.00 | 19 |
| Terraced | £303,765.00 | £225,200.00 - £520,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £682,040.86 | £275,000.00 - £2,000,000.00 | 7 |
| Flat | £181,876.00 | £179,950.00 - £186,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £427,500.00 | £280,000.00 - £575,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £295,245.45 | £245,000.00 - £445,000.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £266,375.00 | £245,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £559,000.00 | £285,000.00 - £1,400,000.00 | 10 |
| Flat | £164,333.33 | £128,000.00 - £190,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £313,559.29 | £225,000.00 - £435,000.00 | 21 |
| Terraced | £285,140.00 | £210,000.00 - £445,500.00 | 15 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £522,500.00 | £275,000.00 - £730,000.00 | 14 |
| Flat | £183,300.00 | £157,500.00 - £210,000.00 | 5 |
| Other | £1,806,666.67 | £300,000.00 - £3,640,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £320,788.20 | £260,000.00 - £450,123.00 | 15 |
| Terraced | £282,350.00 | £187,500.00 - £475,000.00 | 14 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £413,625.00 | £264,000.00 - £575,000.00 | 12 |
| Flat | £178,650.00 | £174,050.00 - £187,600.00 | 4 |
| Other | £390,000.00 | £390,000.00 - £390,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £306,275.00 | £198,000.00 - £455,000.00 | 20 |
| Terraced | £307,812.50 | £227,500.00 - £715,000.00 | 16 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £435,428.57 | £230,000.00 - £975,000.00 | 8 |
| Flat | £187,500.00 | £187,500.00 - £187,500.00 | 1 |
| Other | £266,666.67 | £100,000.00 - £515,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £255,185.00 | £140,000.00 - £359,950.00 | 10 |
| Terraced | £273,300.00 | £185,000.00 - £405,000.00 | 15 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £445,695.00 | £251,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 10 |
| Flat | £150,000.00 | £135,000.00 - £165,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £482,125.00 | £18,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 5 |
| Semi-Detached | £378,904.69 | £190,000.00 - £470,000.00 | 17 |
| Terraced | £276,241.67 | £225,000.00 - £349,950.00 | 12 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £412,958.33 | £260,000.00 - £905,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £142,000.00 | £131,000.00 - £163,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £393,250.00 | £285,000.00 - £501,500.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £291,650.00 | £215,000.00 - £370,000.00 | 10 |
| Terraced | £279,913.64 | £187,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 11 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £622,320.00 | £418,250.00 - £1,100,000.00 | 10 |
| Flat | £167,500.00 | £130,000.00 - £205,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £1,048,661.00 | £270,000.00 - £1,827,322.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £371,500.00 | £239,950.00 - £975,000.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £248,993.75 | £192,500.00 - £310,000.00 | 8 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £435,539.33 | £327,336.00 - £680,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £150,562.50 | £127,500.00 - £173,750.00 | 4 |
| Other | £322,975.00 | £146,000.00 - £499,950.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £290,181.82 | £215,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £263,124.85 | £140,000.00 - £546,700.00 | 20 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £296,000.00 | £265,000.00 - £310,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £199,250.00 | £162,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £575,000.00 | £340,000.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £305,712.50 | £220,000.00 - £462,000.00 | 12 |
| Terraced | £233,370.83 | £160,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 12 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £509,673.53 | £170,000.00 - £975,000.00 | 17 |
| Flat | £172,975.00 | £129,950.00 - £216,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £640,000.00 | £640,000.00 - £640,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £277,208.33 | £215,500.00 - £371,000.00 | 12 |
| Terraced | £233,603.57 | £160,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 14 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke St Michael Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 48 | 4-11 | BA35LG |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 172 | 2-11 | BA35PN |
| Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 117 | 4-11 | BA34LL |
| Kilmersdon Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 184 | 4-11 | BA35TE |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 192 | 4-11 | BA34BD |
| Somervale Secondary SchoolSecondary, Good | 629 | 11-18 | BA32JD |
| Norton Hill AcademySecondary, Good | 1851 | 11-18 | BA34AD |
| Trinity Church SchoolPrimary, Good | 185 | 2-11 | BA33DE |
| Fosse Way SchoolSpecial, Good | 220 | 3-19 | BA33AL |
| Writhlington SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 1006 | 11-18 | BA33NQ |
| St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 423 | 2-11 | BA32JN |
| Oakhill Church SchoolPrimary, Good | 123 | 5-11 | BA35AQ |
| Somerset Studio SchoolSecondary, Good | 136 | 14-19 | BA33NQ |
| Welton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 171 | 2-11 | BA32AG |
| Longvernal Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 192 | 2-11 | BA32LP |
| Norton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary, Not Rated | 95 | 2-11 | BA32UD |
| Midsomer Norton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 276 | 2-11 | BA32DR |
| St Vigor & St John Church SchoolPrimary, Good | 212 | 0-11 | BA34EX |
| Hemington Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 34 | 2-11 | BA35XU |
| Westfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 427 | 2-11 | BA33XX |
| Leigh On Mendip SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 100 | 2-11 | BA35QQ |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 162 | 3-11 | BA33NG |
| St Nicholas Church SchoolPrimary, Good | 220 | 4-11 | BA33QH |
Amenities
- Radstock Hotel, BA3 3AD
- The Old Priory, BA3 2HX
- Centurion Hotel, BA3 4BD
- Glebe House Bed and Breakfast, BA3 5UD
- Manor Farm B and B, BA3 4SG
- Crossways Tavern, BA3 2JH
- Dolphin Inn, BA3 2TL
- Fat Sams, BA3 2DA
- Railway Hotel, BA3 3RR
- Mallards, BA3 2DR
- AK Pizza, BA3 2DB
- Castello, BA3 3PZ
- Costa Coffee, BA3 2DT
- Ella's Cafe, BA3 2LE
- Essence Cafe, BA3 2DB
- Co-Op Late Shop, BA3 3SX
- Lidl Limited, BA3 2DL
- Morrisons Daily, BA3 3PJ
- Sainsbury's, BA3 2DT
- Shell Londis Elm Tree, BA3 3UR
- Best Pizza And Kebab, BA3 2HN
- Charcoal Grill, BA3 2DA
- Charcoal Grill, BA3 3AE
- Chopsticks, BA3 2AJ
- Coombend Fish Bar, BA3 3AW
- Combe Lea Residential Care Home, BA3 2RD
- Greenacres Court Extra Care, BA3 2FJ
- Welton Primary School Nursery, BA3 2AG
- Whitehaven Care Home, BA3 4AU
- Bedborough House, BA3 3EE
- The Jerk Yard (Mobile Unit), BA3 3BX
- Nomads BBQ, BA3 4QE
- Somerset Grill, BA3 4BS
- St Johns Church Hall, BA3 4HP
- St Giles Community Cafe, BA3 5QJ
- Stoke St Michael War Memorial Hall, BA3 5JJ
- The Leigh Lunch, BA3 5QQ
- Athena, BA3 3AA
- Brookes News, BA3 2JP
- Charlton News, BA3 4AH
- Norton Discounts, BA3 2DA
- One Stop Community Stores, BA3 2DA
- Parsons Bakery, BA3 2DA
- Blisters Ltd, BA3 4AR
- Blisters Ltd, BA3 2AA
- G Mitchard And Sons, BA3 3XS
- LKAB Minerals Ltd, BA3 4TE
- The Pudding Kitchen, BA3 4HP
- Activate Camps, BA3 3NG
- Activate Camps, BA3 3QH
- Breakfast And After School Club, BA3 2UD
- Breakfast Club, BA3 3XX
- Breakfast Club (Somerset Studio School), BA3 3NQ
- J J Saunders, BA3 4SA
- W F Wells & Sons, BA3 3JG