BS22 8PR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Locking Road, 0.2km from Milton Green in Weston-super-Mare. Administratively it sits within Weston-super-Mare Milton ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.
For families considering a move, BS22 8PR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS22 8PR are sourced from Output Area E00074841 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCKING ROAD, BS22 8PR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKING ROAD, BS22 8PR.
199
49
£ 45,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS22 8PR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BS22 8PR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS22 8PR. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 127,500
21 sales · Mean £ 126,295
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS22 8PR has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Milton Park Primary School
Mead Vale Community Primary School
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Worle Community School
Mendip Green Primary School
Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Worle Village Primary School
Ashcombe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- White Lace & Promises Bridal Boutique0.5 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores)0.8 km
- The Card Factory0.9 km
- V & M Pyke & Son0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Pavilion Beefeater1.0 km
- Ashcombe Park Bowling Club0.3 km
- Borough Arms0.3 km
- Nightjar0.8 km
- Windsor Castle0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Duets0.8 km
- @Worle Cafe0.8 km
- Knights Cafe0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Hayers Mead Vale Stores0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Canton Chef0.3 km
- Noble Garden0.8 km
- Red Dragon0.7 km
- Atlantic Village0.5 km
- Hong Kong Chef0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fernlea Guest House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weston Milton0.4 km
- Worle2.2 km
- Weston-Super-Mare2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chelswood Avenue0.0 km
- Chelswood Avenue0.1 km
- Garsdale Road West0.2 km
- Garsdale Road0.2 km
- Garsdale Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS228PR · Data under Open Government Licence