Postcode report
Is BA3 4YF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BA3 4YF: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA3 4YF is a postcode in Midsomer Norton Redfield, 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 4YF, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA3 4YF are jobs and safety, while schools and education 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 4YF is based on Bath and North East Somerset 024 Census 2021. It covers 6,161 residents, 1,005 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 19% 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 5/10.
For property prices near BA3 4YF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £315k from 78 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 4YF can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 4YF 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 4YF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 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 4YF
Is BA3 4YF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 34% 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 4YF?
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 4YF?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BA3 4YF?
LocaleIQ matched BA3 4YF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA3 4YF?
The latest median sold price is £315k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA3 4YF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.