Overview for Steam Mills, RADSTOCK, BA3 2JY

Introduction

Radstock is a town and civil parish on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England, about 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Bath and 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Frome. It is within the area of the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset. The Radstock built-up area had a population of 9,419 at the 2011 Census.

Radstock has been settled since the Iron Age, and its importance grew after the construction of the Fosse Way, a Roman road. The town grew after 1763, when coal was discovered in the area. Large numbers of mines opened during the 19th century, including several owned by the Waldegrave family, who had been Lords of the Manor since the Civil War. Admiral Lord Radstock, brother of George, fourth Earl Waldegrave, took the town's name as his title when created a Baron.

The spoil heap of Writhlington colliery is now the Writhlington Site of Special Scientific Interest, which includes 3,000 tons of Upper Carboniferous spoil from which more than 1,400 insect fossil specimens have been recovered. The complex geology and narrow seams made coal extraction difficult. Tonnage increased throughout the 19th century, reaching a peak around 1901, when there were 79 separate collieries and annual production was 1,250,000 tons per annum. However, due to local geological difficulties and manpower shortages, output declined and the number of pits reduced from 30 at the beginning of the 20th century to 14 by the mid-thirties; the last two pits, Kilmersdon and Writhlington, closed in September 1973. Manufacturing industries such as printing, binding and packaging provide some local employment. In recent years, Radstock has increasingly become a commuter town for the cities of Bath and Bristol.

Radstock is home to the Radstock Museum which is housed in a former market hall, and has a range of exhibits which offer an insight into north-east Somerset life since the 19th century. Many of the exhibits relate to local geology and the now disused Somerset coalfield. The town is also home to Writhlington School, famous for its Orchid collection, and a range of educational, religious and cultural buildings and sporting clubs.

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Summary for Steam Mills, RADSTOCK, BA3 2JY

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Midsomer Norton
in
Midsomer Norton Redfield
within
Bath and North East Somerset
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near BA3 2JY

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
12
In Progress
13
Completed
3
Cancelled
5

Road Safety near BA3 2JY

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Steam Mills, BA3 2JY that have been reported to Avon and Somerset Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BA3 2JY

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Police

This area is policed by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary split their policing area into 123 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Somer Valley neighbourhood.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Somer Valley Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
70
Dec 2023
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
16
Dec 2023
Public Order
Jan 2024
16
Dec 2023

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the North East Somerset parliamentary constituency.

North East Somerset is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Steam Mills, BA3 2JY

WESTBURY HOUSE STEAM MILLS, BA3 2JY
25 Jul 2023
£472,500
14 STEAM MILLS, BA3 2JY
7 Sep 2022
£510,000
REDFIELD FARM STEAM MILLS, BA3 2JY
31 Aug 2017
£630,000
WESTBURY HOUSE STEAM MILLS, BA3 2JY
26 Aug 2004
£287,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for BA3 2JY

Latitude
51.281931
Longitude
-2.488972

Residents at BA3 2JY

Households
5
Male
7
Female
4
People per Household
2.20

Sunrise and Sunset at BA3 2JY

Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
18:38

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BA3 2JY is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear20.66%
Cloudy70.43%
Rain7.70%
Windy0.96%
Other0.25%

Population

Bath and North East Somerset
189,000

Deprivation Index

75.7 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at BA3 2JY

Active
None

Postcode Details for BA3 2JY

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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