Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

WHITECROSS ROAD, BS23 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITECROSS ROAD, BS23 1EH.

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Population

546

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

24%

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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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BS23 1EH — age 65, 60% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BS23 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitecross Road, 1.2km 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 — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00074798 (shared with 21 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 1EH. The average age is 64.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

Crime around BS23 1EH is moderate at 64 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 offences187
Shoplifting76
Public order42
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good0.4 km
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Walliscote Primary School

Good283 pupils0.7 km
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Hans Price Academy

Good1006 pupils0.8 km
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Bournville Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.9 km
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Broadoak Academy

Requires Improvement715 pupils1.0 km
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Windwhistle Primary School

Good370 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Sub-Station Community Hub1.0 km
  • GKV News1.0 km
  • Hills Bakers1.0 km
  • Odeon0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Beachlands Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Glenthorne Guest House1.0 km
  • Linden Lodge0.3 km
  • Sunset Bay Hotel0.3 km
  • The Bear Inn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Weston-super-Mare Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Weston-super-Mare Social Club0.5 km
  • Fork n Ale Taproom & Kitchen1.0 km
  • Vibez Bar0.9 km
  • Buzz Bingo1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • F & B Caterers Ltd0.7 km
  • Camellia Cafe1.0 km
  • Copper Kettle Cafe1.0 km
  • Fusion Restaurant and Takeaway1.0 km
  • Ikanji Japanese Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Moorland Road Post Office0.5 km
  • Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.0 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Ho Ho Chinese & Thai Takeaway0.6 km
  • Sea Shells0.4 km
  • 4Seasons Take Away0.9 km
  • Odyseas Fish Bar and Carvery1.0 km
  • Shark Bite Grill1.0 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weston-Super-Mare0.8 km
  • Weston Milton2.7 km
  • Worle5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Severn Road Shops0.1 km
  • Walliscote Road0.1 km
  • St Pauls Church0.1 km
  • Severn Road Shops0.2 km
  • Severn Road0.2 km