The Hedges is in St Georges, Weston-Super-Mare and in Woodspring district. BS22 7BU is located in the Wick St Lawrence & St Georges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weston-Super-Mare. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hedges, St Georges, Weston-super-mare, BS22 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS22 7EZ, BS22 7SA, BS22 7RJ, BS22 7SB, BS22 7RL, BS22 7RE, BS22 7RH, BS22 7RD, BS22 7XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS22 7BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46% | 49.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS22 7BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16% | 23% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 61.1% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 47.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 38% | 38.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 14.5% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 34.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 96.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hedges was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% lower than the Banwell & Winscombe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Hedges has the 7th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe and the 58th lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 The Hedges, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-07-25 | £475,479 |
| 7 The Hedges, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-07-24 | £379,556 |
| 45 The Hedges, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2024-04-16 | £405,562 |
| 63 The Hedges, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £404,000 | 2023-09-12 | £412,304 |
| 25 The Hedges, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-07-25 | £435,976 |
BS22 7BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BS22 7BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Church School Pastures Avenue , St Georges BS22 7SA | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becket Primary School Tavistock Road , Worle BS22 6DH | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Batch Primary School Academy Rawlins Avenue , Worle BS22 7FN | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School St Mark's Road , Worle BS22 7PU | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons' Moor Academy Highlands Lane , Locking Castle BS24 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Community School Queensway , BS22 6BP | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 1out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 2out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Peasy | Diamond Court, 1 Diamond Batch | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolpack Inn (The) | Shepherds Way | 399 yd | |
| Parish Pump (The) | Queensway | 637 yd | |
| Summerhouse (The) | Parkway | 837 yd | |
| Super Mare (The) | Filers Way | 889 yd | |
| Observatory (The) | The Observatory, Becket Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds, Queensway | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 1D Queensway District Centre | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Queensway | 507 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Queensway | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Community School QUEENSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.