BS23 is a postcode district in North Somerset, South West, covering 1022 active and 516 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BS23 (15%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (12%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS23 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BS23 are around £253k, up 8.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BS23 at 616 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BS23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BS23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS23 postcode area.
35,977
43
£ 35,529 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
BS23 is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £253k. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Westhaven School
Hans Price Academy
Bournville Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Walliscote Primary School
Ashcombe Primary School
Windwhistle Primary School
Broadoak Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Malvern House News
- Slimming World
- Poundland Ltd
- Boots Company Plc
- Adeife Food Stores
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Anchor Head Hotel
- Beachlands Hotel Ltd
- Bella Vista Hotel
- Blakeney Guest House
- Florence Guest House
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- 49 Club
- Albert The
- Allstars Sports Bar
- Allstars Sports Bowl
- Allstars Sports Lounge
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Alchemystial
- Birnbeck Regeneration Trust
- Costa Coffee
- Costa Drive Thru
- Sprout
- + 107 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Subra Foods Ltd
- T&L Wholesale
- Waitrose Limited
- Asda
- B & M Stores
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- 4Seasons Take Away
- Andy's Plaice
- Atlantic Fish Bar
- Blueberries
- German Doner Kebab (GDK)
- + 50 more
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Area Profile: BS23 · Data under Open Government Licence