Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

TOR CLOSE, BS22 6BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOR CLOSE, BS22 6BZ.

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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 6BZ 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

With 41% social renting, BS22 6BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 6BZ is a mixed residential area on Tor Close, 0.4km 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 6BZ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS22 6BZ 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 6BZ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

9 sales · Mean £ 225,661

Terraced

£ 176,000

11 sales · Mean £ 176,272

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

Crime around BS22 6BZ 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 offences82
Shoplifting62
Anti-social behaviour47
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Becket Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.4 km
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Priory Community School

Outstanding1480 pupils0.7 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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St Georges Church School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Mendip Green Primary School

Good602 pupils1.1 km
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St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School

Good433 pupils1.2 km
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Worle Community School

Requires Improvement1338 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Meatbox1.0 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Rays Fruit and Vegetable Shop1.0 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
  • The Malthouse0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Miller and Carter Weston Gateway0.7 km
  • The Woolpack Inn0.8 km
  • The Nut Tree0.9 km
  • The Parish Pump0.5 km
  • The Summerhouse0.1 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • CL22 Ltd0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Mr Beans0.9 km
  • Cafe @ The Campus0.7 km
  • Easy Peasy0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Boots UK0.3 km
  • Fairsave Ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Bob's Breakfasts0.4 km
  • Seasalt Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worle0.2 km
  • Weston Milton2.3 km
  • Weston-Super-Mare4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tor Close0.1 km
  • Tor Close0.1 km
  • Thorn Close0.1 km
  • Thorn Close0.1 km
  • New Bristol Road0.1 km