Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 36 min4:53 am – 9:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 52 min8:11 am – 4:03 pm
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People8,758 residentsin the Rode, Mells & Woodlands census areaMedian age 50.23,733 households74% of homes owner-occupied44% owned outright8% social rented, 17% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.4% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 4,241 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 13%, health and social work 12%, education 11%Getting to work: 42% work from home, 49% go by car, 1% take public transport, 7% walk or cycle51% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages42% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 5% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 8°C, lows 2°C907 mm of rain a year, 27 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November42 days of air frost, 12 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksEquestrian statue of Edward Hornerhistoric site · 2.3 miVallis Vale Lime Kilnhistoric site · 2.3 miChurch Lakelake · 2.3 miOrchardleigh Lakelake · 2.4 miBarrow Hillhill · 1.5 miFrogs Bottomvalley · 1.4 miMurtry Hillhill · 1.7 miTucker's Grave Bottomvalley · 1.7 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesVillage Greenpark · 1.2 miVictoria Parkpark · 3.5 mi · 2 haSomervale Gardenspark · 3.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes59 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197011 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 25 Feb 197441 mi away, NewportMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202637 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 4.5 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband64% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband74% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.5% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,002 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation106 m348 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 81 to 162 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalRoyal United Hospital Peasedown3.3 miGP surgeryIndependent Health Group3.3 miPharmacySt Aldhelm's Pharmacy3.5 miDentistWelshmill Dental Practice3.4 miPolice stationFrome Police Station3.3 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Norton St Phillips, Norton St Phillips2.8 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryHemington Primary Schoolages 2-11, 53 pupilsunder a mileSecondarySomerset Studio Schoolages 14-19, 152 pupils2.8 miCollegeBath College7.4 miUniversityUniversity of Bath7.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportBristol Airport BRS17 miRailway stationFrome4.1 miBus stationHospitalFrome3.5 miFerryNetham Lock Ferry Terminal15 miEV chargingThe Street Car Park, Church Street3.5 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the BA11 postcode district.
