Wick St Lawrence, Weston-super-mare, BS22 7YS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS22 7YS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	51.8%	2.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	50.6%	48.2%	-2.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 7YS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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	23.2%	21.9%	-1.3%	37.9%	-16.0%
Married: Opposite sex	60.9%	56.8%	-4.1%	44.2%	12.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	2.2%	5.8%	3.6%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	7.2%	9.7%	2.5%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	6.5%	4.5%	-2.0%	6.1%	-1.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.1%	56.3%	11.2%	48.4%	7.9%
Good health	40.2%	26.9%	-13.3%	33.6%	-6.7%
Fair health	11%	10.2%	-0.8%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	3.7%	4.6%	0.9%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0%	2%	2.0%	1.2%	0.8%

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.

In the area around BS22 7YS this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.2%	9.2%	-6.0%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	7.2%	-0.8%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	14.5%	-2.9%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	8.6%	2.8%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	21.7%	7.2%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	36.2%	38.8%	2.6%	33.8%	5.0%
Other	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	95.7%	93.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0%	3.6%	3.6%	6.1%	-2.5%
Africa	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	2.7%	-0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	93.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	5.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.8%	76.7%	14.1%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	3.1%	1.5%	1.6%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.8%	37.2%	7.6%
Christian	51%	46.2%	4.8%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is BS22 7YS dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around BS22 7YS was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Congresbury & Puxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

BS22 7YS has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Congresbury & Puxton and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BS22 7YS, 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wick St Lawrence, Weston-super-mare, BS22 7YS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS22 7YS

Average Price
£145,096

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£145,096

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in BS22 7YS

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Wick St Lawrence Sewage Treatment Works, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£83,000	2004-01-16	£146,941

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS22 7YS

Employment

BS22 7YS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BS22 7YS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	56
Retired	30
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	27
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Other	8
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Education	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3

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	2,752 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	3,231 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Georges Church School Pastures Avenue , St Georges BS22 7SA	3out of 4	3,920 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Becket Primary School Tavistock Road , Worle BS22 6DH	3out of 4	3,966 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Worle Village Primary School Church Road , Worle BS22 9EJ	3out of 4	4,094 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	3,666 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX	1out of 4	4,876 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	5,065 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in BS22 7YS area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BS22 7YS postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

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