Postcode report
BS31 3DA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BS31 3DA: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS31 3DA is a postcode in Saltford, 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 BS31 3DA, then scores the surrounding small area 84/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS31 3DA are local prosperity and safety, 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 BS31 3DA is based on Bath and North East Somerset 016 Census 2021. It covers 9,572 residents, 206 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 10% 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 BS31 3DA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS31 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £400k from 37 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS31 3DA can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 BS31 3DA 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 BS31 3DA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 BS31 3DA
Is BS31 3DA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 84/100 (top 1% 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 BS31 3DA?
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 BS31 3DA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BS31 3DA?
LocaleIQ matched BS31 3DA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS31 3DA?
The latest median sold price is £400k based on 37 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS31 3DA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.