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 85.6% lower than the Weston-super-Mare South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bailey Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Weston-super-Mare South and the 229th lowest crime rate of 731 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

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 | £197,205 |
| 7 Bailey Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2022-12-22 | £95,188 |
| 1 Bailey Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2018-12-12 | £191,709 |
| 16 Bailey Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Other, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2017-09-19 | £137,172 |
| 21 Bailey Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2017-05-26 | £208,031 |
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 | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Vale Community Primary School Kestrel Drive , Worle BS22 8RQ | - not rated | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Green Primary School Greenwood Road , Worle BS22 6EX | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Green Primary School Greenwood Road , Worle BS22 6EX | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Spring Hill , Worle BS22 9BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,052 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 | - not rated | 541 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 2out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Somerset Enterprise and Technology College Weston College Academy , Beaufighter Road BS24 8EE | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Community School Queensway , St George's BS22 6BP | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston College Knightstone Road , BS23 2AL | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Larch Centre Baytree Road , BS22 8HG | - not rated | 894 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Key Stage 4 M and D Buildings,Winterstoke Road , BS23 3YS | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster House School 38 Hill Road , BS23 2RY | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | 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.