Area Information

--> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> Who lives in Yatton and what is the community like?The community has a median age of 70 and a population of 2,996 spread across 15.2 km². Home ownership stands at 81%, indicating a stable, owner-occupied neighbourhood. The area serves as a commuter settlement for Bristol while maintaining a quiet village atmosphere on the North Somerset Levels. Most residents are permanent fixtureneighbours rather than transient tenants, creating a close-knit local society. The demographic profile suggests a mix of retired individuals and long-term families who value the area's historical character. How is the transport and digital connectivity in Yatton?Digital connectivity is excellent, with fixed broadband scoring 97/100 and mobile coverage scoring 83/100. These scores mean you can work from home reliably with high-speed internet throughout the parish. Road access and the Bristol & Exeter Railway, opened by Brunel in the 1840s, provide regular links to Bristol. This mix of modern digital infrastructure and historic rail transport ensures residents stay connected without being isolated from the city. The local economy benefits from this strong access to both commerce and employment hubs. What are the safety concerns for homes in Yatton?Crime rates are low, with a safety score of 71 indicating below-average crime. However, flood risk is a genuine concern rated as critical, with a score of 57.35 due to the parish location on the North Somerset Levels. While the Land risks are manageable with proper drainage and history checks, the location presents higher water vulnerability. Planning constraints also include warning levels for protected woodland, which restricts some development options. Residents benefit from a safe crime environment but must consider environmental factors when choosing a property.

Area Type
Parish
Area Size
15.2 km²
Population
2996
Population Density
197 people/km²

Demographics

--> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> Who lives in Yatton and what is the community like?The community has a median age of 70 and a population of 2,996 spread across 15.2 km². Home ownership stands at 81%, indicating a stable, owner-occupied neighbourhood. The area serves as a commuter settlement for Bristol while maintaining a quiet village atmosphere on the North Somerset Levels. Most residents are permanent fixtureneighbours rather than transient tenants, creating a close-knit local society. The demographic profile suggests a mix of retired individuals and long-term families who value the area's historical character. How is the transport and digital connectivity in Yatton?Digital connectivity is excellent, with fixed broadband scoring 97/100 and mobile coverage scoring 83/100. These scores mean you can work from home reliably with high-speed internet throughout the parish. Road access and the Bristol & Exeter Railway, opened by Brunel in the 1840s, provide regular links to Bristol. This mix of modern digital infrastructure and historic rail transport ensures residents stay connected without being isolated from the city. The local economy benefits from this strong access to both commerce and employment hubs. What are the safety concerns for homes in Yatton?Crime rates are low, with a safety score of 71 indicating below-average crime. However, flood risk is a genuine concern rated as critical, with a score of 57.35 due to the parish location on the North Somerset Levels. While the Land risks are manageable with proper drainage and history checks, the location presents higher water vulnerability. Planning constraints also include warning levels for protected woodland, which restricts some development options. Residents benefit from a safe crime environment but must consider environmental factors when choosing a property.

Household Size

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Accommodation Type

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Tenure

81
majority

Ethnic Group

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Religion

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Household Composition

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Age

70
median
Age: Total
most common

Household Deprivation

N/A
with no deprivation

NS-SEC

42
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

  • Flood Risk
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  • Ramsar Wetland Sites
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  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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  • Protected Nature Reserve
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  • Protected Woodland
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