Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

BEACH ROAD, BS23 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

379

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS23 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS23 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BS23 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beach Road, 0.9km 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 1BQ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00074779 (shared with 12 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 1BQ. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 180,000

4 sales · Mean £ 184,237

Semi-Detached

£ 647,000

2 sales · Mean £ 647,000

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

Crime around BS23 1BQ is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences106
Shoplifting75
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order28
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good0.2 km
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Walliscote Primary School

Good283 pupils0.6 km
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Hans Price Academy

Good1006 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils1.2 km
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Bournville Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils1.3 km
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Broadoak Academy

Requires Improvement715 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Alexandra Parade Premier0.9 km
  • Beautylicious By Rana / Rana's Piercing Parlor0.9 km
  • Corner Stop0.9 km
  • Eastern Spice0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Beachlands Hotel Ltd1.0 km
  • Mango Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • The York Hotel1.0 km
  • Linden Lodge0.2 km
  • Sunset Bay Hotel0.1 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Weston-super-Mare Social Club0.9 km
  • Allstars Sports Bar0.8 km
  • Charles Dickens (The)0.9 km
  • Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • F & B Caterers Ltd0.8 km
  • Brown's American Bistro0.9 km
  • Brunello Lounge0.8 km
  • Camellia Cafe0.7 km
  • Copper Kettle Cafe0.9 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Moorland Road Post Office0.7 km
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.8 km
  • John's Rock Shop0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Ho Ho Chinese & Thai Takeaway1.0 km
  • Sea Shells0.7 km
  • 4Seasons Take Away0.8 km
  • Delicious Kebab House0.9 km
  • Deniz Kebab0.8 km
  • + 32 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weston-Super-Mare0.8 km
  • Weston Milton2.9 km
  • Worle5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Clevedon Road0.0 km
  • Clevedon Road0.0 km
  • Tropicana0.1 km
  • Sedgemoor North Slinky - Weston DRT0.2 km
  • Clarence Road North0.2 km