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About

Radstock ward lies in the northwest of Bath and North East Somerset, centred on the former mining town of Radstock. The area is characterised by its steep valleys and terraced housing built for the local collieries. The landscape is marked by the remains of old railway lines and industrial infrastructure, now often repurposed as walking paths. The local museum is housed in a former chapel, detailing the area's coal mining heritage.

The town functions as a local service centre with a high street containing independent shops and supermarkets. Surrounding villages like Writhlington and Clandown are included within the ward's boundaries. Community life often revolves around local schools, churches, and sports clubs. The area is directly linked to the national cycle network, with Route 24 passing through the former railway routes.

Area overview

On average Radstock has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Radstock is £50,785 per year. There are 5 schools in Radstock: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Radstock is home to around 6,149 people, with a population density of about 1,005.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Radstock Population
6,149
Population density
1,005.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.93(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.33(+36%)
Public order
9.43(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(+5%)
Shoplifting
6.18(-7%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,710
92.83%
Other White
198
3.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.47%
Total population: 6,151

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,261
26.09%
Level 3 (A level)
951
19.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
831
17.19%
No qualifications
816
16.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
514
10.63%
Total 16+ residents: 4,834

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
908
35.55%
Owns outright
755
29.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
342
13.39%
Other social rented
338
13.23%
Social rents from council
155
6.07%
Total households: 2,554

Property prices in Radstock

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £273,750 in Radstock area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Radstock in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radstock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£445,000
Flats13£175,000
Semi-Detached27£285,000
Terraced36£267,975

10 years median price trend in Radstock

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radstock.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.