Magpie Close is in Weston-Super-Mare and in Woodspring district. BS22 8SQ is located in the Weston-super-Mare South Worle 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 Magpie Close, Weston-super-mare, BS22 8SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS22 8SH, BS22 8SG, BS22 8SW, BS22 8AU, BS22 8SN, BS22 8AX, BS22 8XT, BS22 8SJ, BS22 8RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS22 8SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 55.6% | 47.5% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 44.4% | 52.5% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 16.9% | 27.6% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 48.7% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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 (66.8%) 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 | 36.4% | 29.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -18.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 20.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 26.4% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.4% | 100% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.7% | 94.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| 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 Magpie Close was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magpie Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke and the 28th lowest crime rate of 731 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Magpie Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-04-17 | £288,040 |
| 2 Magpie Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-04-24 | £250,000 |
| 10 Magpie Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-05-13 | £267,939 |
| 4 Magpie Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2022-04-20 | £290,227 |
| 11 Magpie Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-04-13 | £268,303 |
BS22 8SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Vale Community Primary School Kestrel Drive , Worle BS22 8RQ | - not rated | 308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Green Primary School Greenwood Road , Worle BS22 6EX | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Green Primary School Greenwood Road , Worle BS22 6EX | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Spring Hill , Worle BS22 9BQ | 3out of 4 | 907 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 | 427 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 2out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Somerset Enterprise and Technology College Weston College Academy , Beaufighter Road BS24 8EE | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Community School Queensway , St George's BS22 6BP | - not rated | 2,250 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 | 3,833 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 | 798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Key Stage 4 M and D Buildings,Winterstoke Road , BS23 3YS | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster House School 38 Hill Road , BS23 2RY | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodspring School Ebdon Lane , Wick St Lawrence BS22 7YA | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Other independent 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 | 428 yd | |
| Starbucks | Airport Roundabout Garage, Locking Moor Road | 955 yd | |
| Greggs Ltd | Airport Roundabout Garage, Locking Moor Road | 955 yd | |
| Tandoori Masala | 134-136 High Street | 1,038 yd | |
| Knights Cafe | 217 Milton Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightjar | 14 Nightingale Court, Nightingale Close | 352 yd | |
| Borough Arms | 358 Locking Road | 908 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 95 High Street | 961 yd | |
| Worle Football Club | Worle Recreation Ground | 1,006 yd | |
| Ashcombe Park Bowling Club | Ashcombe Park, Milton Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chef | 1 Nightingale Court, Nightingale Close | 363 yd | |
| Let's Melt | 490 Locking Road | 548 yd | |
| Atlantic Village | 3 Clover Court | 852 yd | |
| Dancing Wok | Food Workssw, 8 Whirlwind Road | 946 yd | |
| Flippers Take Away | 108 High Street | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayers Mead Vale Stores | 3-6 Nightingale Court | 363 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Clover Court | 863 yd | |
| Co-operative | 148 High Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mead Vale Primary School KESTREL DRIVE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| @Worle Centre NEW BRISTOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Baytree Recreation Ground PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND PUBLIC TOILETS BAYTREE REC GROUND MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 865 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.