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BA3 5NS

Mendip Central and East

Somerset

England / South West / Somerset / Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury / Mendip Central and East / BA3 5NS

Overview

Postcode BA3 5NS is located in a rural town, within the Mendip Central and East ward of Somerset in the South West region , and forms part of the Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury is £45,600 per year. The nearest station is Frome located about 6.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury is £45,600 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA3 5NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury near BA3 5NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Frome located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
2,824.5 per km²

Demographics

British
337
93.61%
Other White
13
3.61%
Chinese
3
0.83%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.56%
Total population: 360

Housing

Owns outright
61
42.36%
Owns with a mortgage
51
35.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.36%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.78%
Shared ownership
1
0.69%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Mendip Central and East

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Mendip Central and East area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£520,000
Flats3£138,000
Semi-Detached36£325,000
Terraced29£312,500

10 years price trend in Mendip Central and East

Schools

In the BA3 5NS postcode area, located within Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryBishop Henderson Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.8 miNot applicableNewbury Manor SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miCo-op FoodHighbury Street, Coleford, BA3 5NJ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.