Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

BEACH ROAD, BS23 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACH ROAD, BS23 1BA.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

70

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

11%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 73% owner-occupation and an average age of 70, BS23 1BA is established retirement territory. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £110k. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.

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

BS23 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Beach Road, 0.5km from Knightstone in Weston-super-Mare. Administratively it sits within Weston-super-Mare Central ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Average age 70 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.7% year-on-year. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00074776 (shared with 7 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 1BA. The average age is 69.6. 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 Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

11%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 112,500

4 sales · Mean £ 111,875

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

Crime rates near BS23 1BA are high at 218 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 offences309
Anti-social behaviour124
Public order84
Shoplifting48
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good0.2 km
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Walliscote Primary School

Good283 pupils0.2 km
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.9 km
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Hans Price Academy

Good1006 pupils1.2 km
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Bournville Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils1.4 km
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Ashcombe Primary School

Good623 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Playhouse Theatre0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Burrough's Butchers0.5 km
  • Whitecross Bakery0.5 km
  • Whitecross News & Gifts0.5 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Grove Lodge0.9 km
  • Grand Atlantic Hotel0.0 km
  • Blakeney Guest House0.9 km
  • Glenthorne Guest House0.8 km
  • Lauriston Hotel0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Albert The0.8 km
  • Brit Cafe Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Cabot Court Hotel0.8 km
  • Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • Route 690.8 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Ginger Pig Kitchen0.8 km
  • Grove Cafe0.8 km
  • The Food Den0.8 km
  • Clip N' Climb0.3 km
  • Dr Fox's Tea Room0.4 km
  • + 85 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Mediterranean BBQ0.8 km
  • Chargrilled Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Taste 20.6 km
  • The Smokehouse Shack0.5 km
  • The Wok0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Wilkinson Hardware Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weston-Super-Mare0.6 km
  • Weston Milton2.7 km
  • Worle5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ellenborough Park North0.1 km
  • Beach Road0.1 km
  • Beach Road0.1 km
  • Ellenborough Park North0.1 km
  • Sedgemoor North Slinky - Weston DRT0.2 km