Bailey Close is in Weston-Super-Mare and in North Somerset district. BS22 8AX is located in the Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weston-Super-Mare. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bailey Close, Weston-super-mare, BS22 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS22 8AU, BS22 8BJ, BS22 8LZ, BS22 8HX, BS22 8SQ, BS22 8AY, BS22 8SH, BS24 7EW, BS22 8GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS22 8AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 39.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 39.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 56% | 46.6% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 39% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 11% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.8% | 15% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 8.6% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.5% | 19.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 24.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 27.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.8% | 95.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 86.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 86.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bailey Close was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% lower than the Weston-super-Mare South average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Bailey Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Weston-super-Mare South and the 245th lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Bailey Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2025-07-18 | £192,886 |
| 7 Bailey Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2022-12-22 | £95,790 |
| 1 Bailey Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2018-12-12 | £190,566 |
| 16 Bailey Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Other, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2017-09-19 | £138,038 |
| 21 Bailey Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2017-05-26 | £207,822 |
BS22 8AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Vale Community Primary School Kestrel Drive , Worle BS22 8RQ | 2out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Green Primary School Greenwood Road , Worle BS22 6EX | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Spring Hill , Worle BS22 9BQ | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons' Moor Academy Highlands Lane , Locking Castle BS24 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Village Primary School Church Road , Worle BS22 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 1out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Community School Queensway , BS22 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hans Price Academy Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | 2out of 4 | 4,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston College Knightstone Road , BS23 2AL | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,266 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,350 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke House School 9 Ellenborough Park North , BS23 1XH | - not rated | 3,684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | 3out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| @Worle Cafe | At Worle, 58 New Bristol Road | 543 yd | |
| Starbucks | Airport Roundabout Garage, Locking Moor Road | 830 yd | |
| Greggs Ltd | Airport Roundabout Garage, Locking Moor Road | 830 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 6, Flowerdown Retail Park, Aisecome Way | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightjar | 14 Nightingale Court, Nightingale Close | 455 yd | |
| Borough Arms | 358 Locking Road | 954 yd | |
| Landing Light (The) | The Landing Light, 2 Beaufighter Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chef | 1 Nightingale Court, Nightingale Close | 468 yd | |
| Let's Melt | 490 Locking Road | 692 yd | |
| Atlantic Village | 3 Clover Court | 833 yd | |
| Dancing Wok | Food Workssw, 8 Whirlwind Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayers Mead Vale Stores | 3-6 Nightingale Court | 468 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Clover Court | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mead Vale Primary School KESTREL DRIVE | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| @Worle Centre NEW BRISTOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Baytree Recreation Ground PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Weston Somerset Enterprise And Technology College THE HIVE THE HIVE BEAUFIGHTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,060 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.