BS22 8QU is a sought-after residential area on Locking Road, 0.3km from Milton in Weston-super-Mare. Administratively it sits within Weston-super-Mare Milton ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS22, BS22 8QU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BS22 8QU are sourced from Output Area E00074857 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCKING ROAD, BS22 8QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKING ROAD, BS22 8QU.
296
48
£ 45,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BS22 8QU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £305k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS22 8QU. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Semi-Detached
£ 222,500
3 sales · Mean £ 256,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS22 8QU has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Mead Vale Community Primary School
Worle Community School
Mendip Green Primary School
Worle Village Primary School
Milton Park Primary School
Herons' Moor Academy
Baytree School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- White Lace & Promises Bridal Boutique0.9 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- Sunshine Stores (Premier Stores)0.9 km
- Maxxi Save0.3 km
- Worle Family Shop0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Hayers Mead Vale Stores0.5 km
- Fairsave Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Canton Chef0.7 km
- Maria's Fish Bar and Kebab House0.6 km
- Noble Garden0.8 km
- Atlantic Village1.0 km
- Flippers Take Away0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Ashcombe Park Bowling Club0.6 km
- Borough Arms0.8 km
- Golden Lion0.5 km
- Nightjar0.5 km
- Windsor Castle0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Duets0.9 km
- Muffins Tea Rooms and Restaurant0.8 km
- @Worle Cafe0.5 km
- Bodega Grill0.9 km
- CL22 Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fernlea Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weston Milton0.9 km
- Worle1.8 km
- Weston-Super-Mare2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Spring Hill Drive0.1 km
- Spring Hill Drive0.1 km
- Mead Vale0.1 km
- Raven Close0.1 km
- Mead Vale0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS228QU · Data under Open Government Licence