Area Analysis North Somerset, South West

BS23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS23 postcode area.

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Population

35,977

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,529 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £253,391 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences8885
Anti-social behaviour3146
Public order2521
Shoplifting1940
Criminal damage and arson1664

school Local Schools

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Westhaven School

Requires Improvement190 pupils
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Hans Price Academy

Good1006 pupils
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Bournville Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils
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Walliscote Primary School

Good283 pupils
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Ashcombe Primary School

Good623 pupils
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Windwhistle Primary School

Good370 pupils
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Broadoak Academy

Requires Improvement715 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Malvern House News
  • Slimming World
  • Poundland Ltd
  • Boots Company Plc
  • Adeife Food Stores
  • + 72 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

31 nearby
  • Anchor Head Hotel
  • Beachlands Hotel Ltd
  • Bella Vista Hotel
  • Blakeney Guest House
  • Florence Guest House
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • 49 Club
  • Albert The
  • Allstars Sports Bar
  • Allstars Sports Bowl
  • Allstars Sports Lounge
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

112 nearby
  • Alchemystial
  • Birnbeck Regeneration Trust
  • Costa Coffee
  • Costa Drive Thru
  • Sprout
  • + 107 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Subra Foods Ltd
  • T&L Wholesale
  • Waitrose Limited
  • Asda
  • B & M Stores
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • 4Seasons Take Away
  • Andy's Plaice
  • Atlantic Fish Bar
  • Blueberries
  • German Doner Kebab (GDK)
  • + 50 more