Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

THORN CLOSE, BS22 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORN CLOSE, BS22 6BY.

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Population

430

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS22 6BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in BS22 6BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 58-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS22 6BY is a mixed residential area on Thorn Close, 0.3km from Locking Castle in Weston-super-Mare. Administratively it sits within Weston-super-Mare South Worle ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS22 6BY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS22 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00074959 (shared with 13 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 6BY. The average age is 58.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

Semi-Detached

£ 168,500

1 sales · Mean £ 168,500

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

Crime around BS22 6BY is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting62
Anti-social behaviour47
Public order23
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Becket Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.4 km
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Herons' Moor Academy

Good459 pupils0.7 km
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Baytree School

Good76 pupils0.7 km
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Priory Community School

Outstanding1480 pupils0.7 km
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St Georges Church School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Mendip Green Primary School

Good602 pupils1.2 km
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Worle Community School

Requires Improvement1338 pupils1.2 km
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St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School

Good433 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
  • The Malthouse1.0 km
  • TKMaxx0.5 km
  • Hayers0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Miller and Carter Weston Gateway0.6 km
  • The Woolpack Inn0.8 km
  • The Nut Tree1.0 km
  • The Parish Pump0.5 km
  • The Summerhouse0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • CL22 Ltd1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Cafe @ The Campus0.7 km
  • Easy Peasy0.2 km
  • St Mark's Church Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Boots UK0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • W.M. Morrison0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Bob's Breakfasts0.5 km
  • Seasalt Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worle0.2 km
  • Weston Milton2.4 km
  • Weston-Super-Mare4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Thorn Close0.1 km
  • Thorn Close0.1 km
  • Tor Close0.1 km
  • Tor Close0.1 km
  • Worle Railway Station0.1 km