Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

BS23 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS23 1EA.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

219

cake
Avg Age

57

payments
Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

work
Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BS23 1EA 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS23 1EA spans multiple life stages — average age 57, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (57) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS23 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Knightstone in Weston-super-Mare. Administratively it sits within Weston-super-Mare Central ward and the Weston-Super-Mare constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS23 1EA is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00074778 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS23 1EA. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around BS23 1EA is moderate at 76 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 offences137
Shoplifting76
Anti-social behaviour50
Public order33
Other theft29

school Local Schools

P

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good0.1 km
P

Walliscote Primary School

Good283 pupils0.4 km
S

Hans Price Academy

Good1006 pupils1.0 km
P

Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils1.0 km
P

Bournville Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils1.2 km
S

Broadoak Academy

Requires Improvement715 pupils1.4 km
P

Ashcombe Primary School

Good623 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Burrough's Butchers0.2 km
  • Whitecross Bakery0.2 km
  • Whitecross News & Gifts0.2 km
  • Treasure Island Sweets & Treats0.8 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Weston-super-Mare Social Club0.8 km
  • Allstars Sports Bowl0.5 km
  • Premier Inn /Brewers Fayre0.5 km
  • The New Ancaster0.7 km
  • Allstars Sports Lounge0.7 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • F & B Caterers Ltd0.9 km
  • Clip N' Climb0.6 km
  • Dr Fox's Tea Room0.2 km
  • Faces Cafe0.6 km
  • Stones Cafe0.2 km
  • + 67 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Moorland Road Post Office0.8 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Ho Ho Chinese & Thai Takeaway0.9 km
  • Sea Shells0.8 km
  • Chargrilled Peri Peri0.6 km
  • Taste 20.3 km
  • The Smokehouse Shack0.4 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Grand Atlantic Hotel0.3 km
  • Blakeney Guest House0.9 km
  • Glenthorne Guest House0.8 km
  • Linden Lodge0.1 km
  • Sunset Bay Hotel0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weston-Super-Mare0.6 km
  • Weston Milton2.7 km
  • Worle5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ellenborough Park0.1 km
  • Albert Road0.1 km
  • Ellenborough Park0.2 km
  • Sedgemoor North Slinky - Weston DRT0.2 km
  • Clevedon Road0.2 km