Area Information for West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR

West Street in Somerton is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Somerton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Glastonbury and Somerton. This page combines information for the address West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of TA11 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for TA11 7PR.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Somerset
Ward Somerton
Constituency Glastonbury and Somerton * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 25 property sales in West Street, TA11 7PR since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Somerton and Langport), and the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 8 crimes were reported within half a mile of TA11 7PR.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR:

West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PS
Brunel Shopping Precinct, Somerton, TA11 7PY
West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PU
West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PZ
Court House Close, Somerton, TA11 7EU
Market Place, Somerton, TA11 7NB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about TA11 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 25 property sales in West Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 65
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 53
Flat (Purpose-Built) 8
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Total 162
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 82
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 6
Rented: Other Social 30
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 24
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 163

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 68
Two People 69
Three People 19
Four People 4
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 161

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing West Street, Somerton consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 67
Family Household 87
Other Household 5
Total 159

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 69
Deprived In One Dimension 59
Deprived In Two Dimensions 30
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 162

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Glastonbury and Somerton constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 127
Female 157
Total 284

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around TA11 7PR has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 52% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 7
10-14 8
15-19 5
20-24 12
25-29 6
30-34 8
35-39 7
40-44 6
45-49 10
50-54 20
55-59 21
60-64 24
65-69 33
70-74 35
75-79 29
80-84 20
85+ 31
Total 285

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode TA11 7PR does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 58
Married 133
Separated 7
Divorced 27
Widowed 41
Total 266

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 109
Good 98
Fair 51
Bad 20
Very Bad 8
Total 286

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 102
Apprenticeship 15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 42
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 26
No GCSEs or Equivalent 43
Other 9
Total 267

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (West Street, Somerton) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 282
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Total 284

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 264
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 4
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
Total 285

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 264
10+ Years 11
5-10 Years 7
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 285

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to TA11 7PR.

Passport(s) Held
None 44
United Kingdom 228
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 4
Rest of Europe 1
North America or Caribbean 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 93
Christian 180
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 14
Total 287

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Somerton ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 54% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 37
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 144
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 3
Total 266

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 19
Professional Occupations 9
Associate Professional Occupations 7
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 83

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 38
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 36
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 51
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 23
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 21
Full-time Student 9
Total 266

West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR is within the Somerton and Langport policing neighbourhood, under the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 8 crimes were reported within half a mile of TA11 7PR.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 8 crimes committed near West Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Somerton and Langport
Website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/somerton-and-langport/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to TA11 7PR. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for TA11 7PR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest railway stations to West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR. The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, approximately 9.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Yeovil Pen Mill 9.1 miles
Castle Cary 9.6 miles
Yeovil Junction 11 miles
Thornford 12 miles
Sherborne 13 miles
Bridgwater 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR. The nearest is King Ina Church of England Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
King Ina Church of England Academy 0.6 miles
    
Long Sutton CofE Primary School 2.2 miles
    
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School 2.5 miles
    
Ilchester Community School 3.5 miles
    
Butleigh Church of England Primary School 3.8 miles
    
Keinton Mandeville Primary School 3.9 miles
    
High Ham Church of England Primary School 4.2 miles
    
Huish Episcopi Primary School 4.2 miles
    
Brookside Community Primary School 4.4 miles
    
Hindhayes Infant School 4.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest secondary schools to West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR. The nearest is Huish Episcopi Academy, approximately 3.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Huish Episcopi Academy 3.9 miles
    
Crispin School Academy 5.3 miles
    
St Dunstan's School 6.9 miles
    
Stanchester Academy 6.9 miles
    
Buckler's Mead School 8.1 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR. The nearest is Buttercross Health Centre, approximately 240 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest dentists to West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR. The nearest is Rodericks Dental Limited, approximately 240 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Rodericks Dental Limited 240 yards
Family Dental Practice 4.9 miles
Street Dental Practice 5 miles
Apex Dental Group Street 5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest opticians to West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR. The nearest is Earlam & Christopher, approximately 4.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Earlam & Christopher 4.3 miles
Boots-Street 5 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Street 5 miles
Eye Tech Opticians 5.1 miles
Martock Opticians Ltd 5.9 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in TA11 7PR

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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