Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

BA3 2DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA3 2DB.

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Population

427

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 40, BA3 2DB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA3 2DB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Norton Hill in Midsomer Norton. Administratively it sits within Midsomer Norton Redfield ward and the North East Somerset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BA3 2DB are sourced from Output Area E00072854 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA3 2DB. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BA3 2DB is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Anti-social behaviour51
Public order26
Other theft22
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Midsomer Norton Primary School

Good276 pupils0.2 km
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Somervale Secondary School

Good629 pupils0.4 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good423 pupils0.4 km
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Norton Hill Academy

Good1851 pupils0.6 km
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Welton Primary School

Good171 pupils0.7 km
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Fosse Way School

Good220 pupils0.7 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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Norton Hill Primary School

95 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Lamb0.8 km
  • Crossways Tavern0.7 km
  • Mardon Sports And Social Club0.4 km
  • White Hart0.2 km
  • Dolphin Inn0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Charlton News1.0 km
  • Halfords Ltd0.3 km
  • Norton Discounts0.1 km
  • Phil Day Tradional Family Butchers0.0 km
  • Brookes News0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Priory0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Longfellows Cafe0.7 km
  • Pure Taste0.1 km
  • Shapla Indian Restaurant0.4 km
  • Time 2 Share0.4 km
  • Writhlington Trust0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Best Pizza And Kebab0.2 km
  • Chopsticks0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Jackie Chan Take Away0.4 km
  • Muffins Bakery0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Limited0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Shell Londis Elm Tree0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldfield Park12.6 km
  • Bath Spa13.5 km
  • Frome13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Hollies0.0 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Somervale School0.3 km
  • Somervale School0.3 km