This area is in a desirable neighbourhood popular with families
Population
- 1794 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1794 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- South Somerset performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of South Somerset performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, and Property
Typical industries in which local people are employed include Manufacturing, Retail, and Property
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Most people travel to their workplace by Car (66%) and Walking (12%)
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the South West region average of 41
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the South West region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the South West region average.
Deprivation
- South Somerset performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities, when compared to other places in South West
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of South Somerset performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the West Locality average of 47
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly higher than the West Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the West Locality average.
Deprivation
- South Somerset scores significantly better than West in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of South Somerset performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
