Locking Road is in Weston-Super-Mare and in North Somerset district. BS22 8ND 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Locking Road, Weston-super-mare, BS22 8ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS22 8NF, BS22 8NE, BS22 8NL, BS22 8LX, BS22 8NH, BS22 8LU, BS22 8NW, BS22 8NP, BS22 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS22 8ND, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 52.9% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 53% | 47.1% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 24% | 29.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 52.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.7% | 34.3% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 38.5% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 16% | 17.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.3% | 18.6% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 17.5% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 23.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 95.3% | 91% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 90.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Locking Road was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% higher than the Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Locking Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke and the 186th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2024-10-15 | £305,330 |
| 320 Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2024-06-19 | £336,611 |
| 320 Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,250 | 2021-09-16 | £359,064 |
| 298 Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-03-19 | £305,698 |
| 282 Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,950 | 2020-09-15 | £279,847 |
BS22 8ND 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BS22 8ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Park Primary School Milton Park Road , BS22 8DY | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcombe Primary School Earlham Grove , BS23 3JW | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Vale Community Primary School Kestrel Drive , Worle BS22 8RQ | 2out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Spring Hill , Worle BS22 9BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Village Academy 20 Whitney Crescent , Weston-Super-Mare BS24 8ES | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 2out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 1out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hans Price Academy Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | 2out of 4 | 3,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Community School Queensway , BS22 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrooke House School 9 Ellenborough Park North , BS23 1XH | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | 3out of 4 | 4,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Cafe | 217 Milton Road | 632 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit B | 647 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 6, Flowerdown Retail Park, Aisecome Way | 724 yd | |
| Purple Sheep Pantry | Hughenden Centre, 25 Hughenden Road | 795 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym | 168 Locking Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Arms | 358 Locking Road | 352 yd | |
| Pavilion Beefeater (The) | Hutton Moor Road | 524 yd | |
| Ashcombe Park Bowling Club | Ashcombe Park, Milton Road | 626 yd | |
| Bristol House | The Bristol House Inn Ltd, 131-135 Milton Road | 758 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | 54 Upper Bristol Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal House | 339 Locking Road | 196 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 349 Locking Road | 196 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 331 Locking Road | 348 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 4 Salisbury Road | 535 yd | |
| Fat Pizza WsM (The) | 193A Milton Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Ltd | 359 Locking Road | 0 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Clover Court | 587 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, Flowerdown Retail Park, Aisecome Way | 647 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston College Grass Pitch SAVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Hornets Rfc HUTTON MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Woodspring Indoor Bowls Club Milton Road | indoor bowls | 444 yd |
| Hutton Moor Leisure Centre HUTTON MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Weston-Super-Mare) LOCKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Baytree Recreation Ground PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Ashcombe Park FOREST DRIVE | tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Ashcombe Primary School EARLHAM GROVE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.