BS22 8XL is a safe, established residential area on Thrush Close, 0.4km from Weston Village in Weston-super-Mare. Administratively it sits within Weston-super-Mare South Worle ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.
For families considering a move, BS22 8XL represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS22 8XL are sourced from Output Area E00074972 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THRUSH CLOSE, BS22 8XL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THRUSH CLOSE, BS22 8XL.
357
35
£ 38,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS22 8XL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 35, BS22 8XL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS22 8XL. The average age is 35.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 219,000
1 sales · Mean £ 219,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS22 8XL has low crime rates — 26 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
Worle Community School
Mead Vale Community Primary School
Mendip Green Primary School
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Herons' Moor Academy
Baytree School
Worle Village Primary School
Becket Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Astills Of Worle0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- BP Worle0.6 km
- Meatbox0.9 km
- Rays Fruit and Vegetable Shop0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Old Kings Head1.0 km
- Golden Lion0.7 km
- Nightjar0.1 km
- Lamb (The)0.8 km
- Worle Football Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- @Worle Cafe0.2 km
- Bodega Grill0.9 km
- CL22 Ltd0.9 km
- Mr Beans0.9 km
- Tandoori Masala0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Boots UK1.0 km
- Fairsave Ltd0.9 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Hayers Mead Vale Stores0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Blue Fish Co0.7 km
- Flippers Take Away0.7 km
- Hong Kong Chef0.1 km
- King Kebab0.7 km
- Let's Melt0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weston Milton1.1 km
- Worle1.4 km
- Weston-Super-Mare3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Nightingale Close0.0 km
- Nightingale Close0.1 km
- Woodpecker Drive0.1 km
- Spruce Way0.2 km
- Spruce Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS228XL · Data under Open Government Licence