Grove Drive is in Milton, Weston-Super-Mare and in North Somerset district. BS22 8HU is located in the Weston-super-Mare Milton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weston-Super-Mare. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Drive, Milton, Weston-super-mare, BS22 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS22 8HF, BS22 8DW, BS22 8DN, BS22 8DP, BS22 8DU, BS22 8HB, BS22 8DS, BS22 8DL, BS22 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS22 8HU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 26.8% | 32.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 50.2% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 39.7% | 49% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 36.1% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -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 | 17.3% | 14.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 12.3% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 31.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 96.1% | 91.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 92.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Drive was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% lower than the Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke and the 260th highest crime rate of 731 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Grove Drive, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2003-04-07 | £487,419 |
| 1 Grove Drive, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2001-04-27 | £589,391 |
BS22 8HU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Junior School Milton Park Road , BS22 8DY | - not rated | 183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Infant School Milton Park Road , BS22 8DY | - not rated | 183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Milton Park Road , BS22 8DY | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Milton Park Road , BS22 8DY | - not rated | 343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worlebury St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Woodspring Avenue , Worlebury BS22 9RH | - not rated | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,470 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 2out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Somerset Enterprise and Technology College Weston College Academy , Beaufighter Road BS24 8EE | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Community School Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Community 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 | 2,642 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 | 703 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster House School 38 Hill Road , BS23 2RY | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Key Stage 4 M and D Buildings,Winterstoke Road , BS23 3YS | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke House School 9 Ellenborough Park North , BS23 1XH | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duets | 103 Upper Bristol Road | 68 yd | |
| Knights Cafe | 217 Milton Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | 54 Upper Bristol Road | 84 yd | |
| Ashcombe Park Bowling Club | Ashcombe Park, Milton Road | 485 yd | |
| Worlebury Golf Club Main | 79 Worlebury Hill Road | 759 yd | |
| Bristol House | The Bristol House Inn Ltd, 131-135 Milton Road | 879 yd | |
| Borough Arms | 358 Locking Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Garden | 48 Upper Bristol Road | 84 yd | |
| Fat Pizza WsM (The) | 193A Milton Road | 406 yd | |
| Fry Days Fish and Chips | 264 Milton Road | 485 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 4 Salisbury Road | 537 yd | |
| Crystal House | 339 Locking Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Ltd | 359 Locking Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodspring Indoor Bowls Club Milton Road | indoor bowls | 512 yd |
| Ashcombe Park FOREST DRIVE | tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Baytree Recreation Ground PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Worlebury Golf Club MONKS HILL | golf | 754 yd |
| Weston College Grass Pitch SAVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 959 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.