Postcode report
BA3 2QH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BA3 2QH: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA3 2QH is a postcode in Midsomer Norton North, Bath and North East Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA3 2QH, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA3 2QH are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BA3 2QH is based on Bath and North East Somerset 025 Census 2021. It covers 6,222 residents, 2,022 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near BA3 2QH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £315k from 96 rolling sales, up 10.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA3 2QH can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BA3 2QH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BA3 2QH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BA3 2QH
Is BA3 2QH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BA3 2QH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BA3 2QH?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BA3 2QH?
LocaleIQ matched BA3 2QH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA3 2QH?
The latest median sold price is £315k based on 96 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA3 2QH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.