Austen Drive, Weston-super-mare, BS22 7UY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS22 7UY 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	49.3%	50.9%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50.7%	49.1%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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 7UY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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	36.8%	31.5%	-5.3%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	43.7%	52.6%	8.9%	44.2%	8.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	3%	2.6%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	11.7%	10.8%	-0.9%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	4.8%	2.2%	-2.6%	6.1%	-3.9%

Health

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 (85.7%) 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	53.4%	43%	-10.4%	48.4%	-5.4%
Good health	34.6%	42.7%	8.1%	33.6%	9.1%
Fair health	8.7%	11.5%	2.8%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.3%	12.4%	1.1%	18.2%	-5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	13.7%	-3.6%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	30.3%	17.2%	-13.1%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	7.7%	3.8%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.3%	26.6%	9.3%	16.9%	9.7%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	20.6%	3.7%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	3%	1.7%	-1.3%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98%	91.4%	-6.6%	81.4%	10.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	96.3%	93.5%	-2.8%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	92.9%	-3.4%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.3%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.9%	37.2%	18.7%
Christian	38.7%	46.2%	-7.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Austen Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Austen Drive was 131.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% higher than the Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Austen Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle and the 130th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BS22 7UY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Austen Drive are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Woodspring.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Austen Drive, Weston-super-mare, BS22 7UY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS22 7UY

Average Price
£222,143

Semi-Detached
£235,809

Terraced
£201,927

Detached
£396,173

Flats/Maisonettes
£142,352

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Austen Drive

Average Price
£210,962

Semi-Detached
£221,823

Terraced
£200,100

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Austen DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Austen Drive, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-08-25	£249,866
21 Austen Drive, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-05-26	£162,284
9 Austen Drive, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2022-10-17	£185,185
22 Austen Drive, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-08-05	£139,974
25 Austen Drive, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£299,000	2022-04-20	£317,548

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS22 7UY

Employment

BS22 7UY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Human health and social work activities	25
Manufacturing	20
Construction	16
Transport and storage	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Batch Primary School Academy Rawlins Avenue , Worle BS22 7FN	3out of 4	544 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	729 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Becket Primary School Tavistock Road , Worle BS22 6DH	3out of 4	756 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Georges Church School Pastures Avenue , St Georges BS22 7SA	3out of 4	1,030 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Worle Village Primary School Church Road , Worle BS22 9EJ	3out of 4	1,615 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priory Community School Queensway , BS22 6BP	4out of 4	422 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX	1out of 4	1,995 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE	2out of 4	3,508 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Hans Price Academy Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP	3out of 4	5,290 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX	3out of 4	1,827 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
St Mark's Church Cafe	St Marks Church Centre, St Marks Road		716 yd
Worle Baptist Church	43 Rawlins Avenue		775 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Observatory (The)	The Observatory, Becket Road	485 yd
Parish Pump (The)	Queensway	511 yd
Ebdon Arms (The)	18 Lilac Way	989 yd
Summerhouse (The)	Parkway	999 yd
Nut Tree (The)	Nut Tree Inn, 34 Ebdon Road	1,078 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	Mcdonalds, Queensway	650 yd
Star Fish Bar	6 Castlemead Shopping Centre, Townshend Road	654 yd
Tai Pan Takeaway	3 Castlemead Shopping Centre, Townshend Road	665 yd
Giulios Fish & Chips	82 Ebdon Road	947 yd
Napa Fish & Grill	14 Feniton, Clovelly Road	969 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Limited	Queensway	511 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, Queensway	649 yd
Iceland Foods Limited	Unit 1D Queensway District Centre	650 yd
Tesco Express	2 Castlemead Shopping Centre, Townshend Road	665 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Priory Community School QUEENSWAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	393 yd
Castle Batch Primary School Rawlins Avenue	grass pitches	675 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.6%

Speed Aviability

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	3.4%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	172.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.