Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

WATCOMBE CLOSE, BS22 6AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATCOMBE CLOSE, BS22 6AE.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS22 6AE spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

home £274,987 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS22 6AE is a safe, established residential area on Watcombe Close, 0.1km from Worle in Weston-super-Mare. Administratively it sits within Weston-super-Mare South Worle ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.

For families considering a move, BS22 6AE represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS22 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00074973 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS22 6AE. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 256,316

Detached

£ 266,000

3 sales · Mean £ 271,983

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BS22 6AE has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences75
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Worle Community School

Requires Improvement1338 pupils0.2 km
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Mendip Green Primary School

Good602 pupils0.3 km
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Mead Vale Community Primary School

Requires Improvement263 pupils0.4 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good367 pupils0.5 km
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Worle Village Primary School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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Baytree School

Good76 pupils1.1 km
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Herons' Moor Academy

Good459 pupils1.1 km
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Becket Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Maxxi Save0.3 km
  • Worle Family Shop0.4 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
  • Astills Of Worle0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.3 km
  • Nightjar0.3 km
  • Old Kings Head0.6 km
  • Lamb (The)0.5 km
  • The Nut Tree0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Hayers Mead Vale Stores0.3 km
  • Boots UK0.9 km
  • Fairsave Ltd0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Flippers Take Away0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Chef0.3 km
  • King Kebab0.3 km
  • Let's Melt0.4 km
  • Lotus Express0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • @Worle Cafe0.2 km
  • Bodega Grill0.6 km
  • CL22 Ltd0.5 km
  • Mr Beans0.5 km
  • Tandoori Masala0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weston Milton1.2 km
  • Worle1.4 km
  • Weston-Super-Mare3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Annandale Avenue0.2 km
  • Annandale Avenue0.2 km
  • Coronation Road0.3 km
  • Coronation Road0.3 km
  • Nightingale Close0.4 km