Locking Road is in Weston-Super-Mare and in Woodspring district. BS22 8PR 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 8PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS22 8QW, BS22 8QR, BS22 8PU, BS22 8HG, BS22 8PS, BS22 8PT, BS22 8PN, BS22 8QP, BS22 8QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS22 8PR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.6% | 49.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 24.6% | 34.1% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 40.7% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 35.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 35.2% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 21.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 23.2% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 18.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 97.2% | 95% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 91% | 87.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 87.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Locking Road was 71.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% higher than the Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Locking Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke and the 245th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Hill View Court Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-02-07 | £159,499 |
| Flat 8 Hill View Court Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-09-20 | £127,820 |
| Flat 30 Hill View Court Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-05-31 | £145,780 |
| Flat 9 Hill View Court Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2024-02-16 | £134,563 |
| Flat 19 Hill View Court Locking Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-08-18 | £168,764 |
BS22 8PR 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 8PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Vale Community Primary School Kestrel Drive , Worle BS22 8RQ | 2out of 4 | 786 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 | 832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Green Primary School Greenwood Road , Worle BS22 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Village Primary School Church Road , Worle BS22 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 2out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hans Price Academy Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Community School Queensway , BS22 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | 2out of 4 | 3,905 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 | 3,030 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 | 2,017 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke House School 9 Ellenborough Park North , BS23 1XH | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | 3out of 4 | 4,702 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 | 401 yd | |
| Duets | 103 Upper Bristol Road | 851 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 6, Flowerdown Retail Park, Aisecome Way | 886 yd | |
| @Worle Cafe | At Worle, 58 New Bristol Road | 919 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit B | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Arms | 358 Locking Road | 298 yd | |
| Ashcombe Park Bowling Club | Ashcombe Park, Milton Road | 340 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | 54 Upper Bristol Road | 821 yd | |
| Nightjar | 14 Nightingale Court, Nightingale Close | 914 yd | |
| Pavilion Beefeater (The) | Hutton Moor Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chef | 4 Salisbury Road | 318 yd | |
| Fry Days Fish and Chips | 264 Milton Road | 340 yd | |
| Fat Pizza WsM (The) | 193A Milton Road | 464 yd | |
| Let's Melt | 490 Locking Road | 549 yd | |
| Atlantic Village | 3 Clover Court | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Clover Court | 601 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | 359 Locking Road | 624 yd | |
| Hayers Mead Vale Stores | 3-6 Nightingale Court | 915 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, Flowerdown Retail Park, Aisecome Way | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baytree Recreation Ground PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Weston College Grass Pitch SAVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Woodspring Indoor Bowls Club Milton Road | indoor bowls | 640 yd |
| Mead Vale Primary School KESTREL DRIVE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Hornets Rfc HUTTON MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Hutton Moor Leisure Centre HUTTON MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,082 yd |
| @Worle Centre NEW BRISTOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.