Need local data for a funding bid or service development?
We've made it easy:
Local Insight gives you instant access to over 1,000 up-to-date statistics about Somerset communities, including population, health, housing, crime, employment, and more. All at neighbourhood level.
No data expertise needed. No cost. Just the information you need, when you need it.
What is Local Insight?
Think of it as Maps for community data, giving you reliable statistics about the communities you serve.
“Will I break it?” No. You can explore and play around safely.
We know trying new data tools can be intimidating. You cannot break Local Insight or change anyone else’s data.
It’s designed for you to explore, experiment, and learn. Click around, try different areas, generate reports – you’re just viewing data, not editing anything. The worst thing that can happen? You’ll learn something useful about Somerset communities.
Free training and support available
Why use Local Insight for funding applications?
Feeling a bit stuck? That’s not unusual with any new tool. We’re here to help:
Watch our video tutorial to see Local Insight in action
Book free training where we’ll walk you through Local Insights step-by-step
Contact us for support
Access user guides – COMING SOON
Funders increasingly want data that proves community need. Local Insight helps you:
Show why your area needs your services (deprivation, health inequalities, lack of facilities)
Prove your project or service targets the right people (demographics, vulnerable groups)
Demonstrate local demand (population growth, service gaps)
Plan strategically (identify where need is greatest)
Our thanks to the Bucks Data Exchange Team (https://bucksdataexchange.org/) for the guidance on using Local Insight provided on this page.