Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

POST OFFICE ROAD, BS23 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POST OFFICE ROAD, BS23 1AB.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS23 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BS23 1AB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 88% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

BS23 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Post Office Road, 0.2km from Knightstone in Weston-super-Mare. Administratively it sits within Weston-super-Mare Central ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS23 1AB offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (321 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BS23 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00074770 (shared with 111 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 BS23 1AB. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near BS23 1AB are high at 321 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.

Violence and sexual offences701
Anti-social behaviour289
Public order242
Shoplifting129
Criminal damage and arson116

school Local Schools

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Walliscote Primary School

Good283 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good0.9 km
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Ashcombe Primary School

Good623 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Playhouse Theatre0.2 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Alexandra Parade Premier0.3 km
  • Beautylicious By Rana / Rana's Piercing Parlor0.3 km
  • Corner Stop0.4 km
  • + 48 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Bella Vista Hotel0.7 km
  • Grove Lodge0.3 km
  • Queenswood Hotel0.5 km
  • Rosita Guest Accommodation0.7 km
  • Mango Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Albert The0.2 km
  • Brit Cafe Wine Bar0.2 km
  • Cabot Court Hotel0.2 km
  • Criterion0.6 km
  • Masonic Hall0.4 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Ginger Pig Kitchen0.1 km
  • Grove Cafe0.2 km
  • Rowan Tree Tea Room0.8 km
  • The Food Den0.2 km
  • Brown's American Bistro0.2 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • The Beer Basket0.6 km
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.4 km
  • Best One, Shands Stores0.5 km
  • John's Rock Shop0.2 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.1 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Mediterranean BBQ0.2 km
  • 4Seasons Take Away0.4 km
  • Delicious Kebab House0.2 km
  • Deniz Kebab0.2 km
  • Flames Take Away0.2 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weston-Super-Mare0.7 km
  • Weston Milton2.6 km
  • Worle5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Street0.1 km
  • Waterloo Street0.1 km
  • Winter Gardens0.2 km
  • Regent Street0.2 km
  • Winter Gardens0.2 km