This area is in a fairly typical neighbourhood popular with families
Population
- 2533 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 relatively sparsely populated, with 2533 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a relatively sparsely populated area should mean that you're unlikely to experience too many issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that certain services and facilities are less accessible, or located further away in more built-up areas.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with families with older children
This area is popular with families with older children. 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 a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- South Somerset is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of South Somerset is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment 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: Retail, Agriculture, and Manufacturing
Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Agriculture, and Manufacturing
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Most people travel to their workplace by Car (73%) and Walking (10%)
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older 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 a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the South West region average.
Deprivation
- South Somerset is, statistically, one of the poorer scoring areas in South West when it comes to official government deprivation figures
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of South Somerset is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment 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
- Slightly younger than the Mendip Locality average of 48
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is around the Mendip Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income around the Mendip Locality average.
Deprivation
- South Somerset area scores worse than Mendip 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 is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment 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.
