High Street, Weston-super-mare, BS23 1HE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS23 1HE is primarily male, with 61.6% of the population 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	38.9%	38.4%	-0.5%	51.0%	-12.6%
Male	61.1%	61.6%	0.5%	49.0%	12.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around BS23 1HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	48.5%	60.6%	12.1%	37.9%	22.7%
Married: Opposite sex	29.6%	20.2%	-9.4%	44.2%	-24.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	5.1%	2.8%	-2.3%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	12.2%	12.2%	0.0%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	4.6%	3.8%	-0.8%	6.1%	-2.3%

Health

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	37.1%	40.9%	3.8%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	36.7%	37.8%	1.1%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	17.6%	13.3%	-4.3%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	6.8%	7.6%	0.8%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	26%	23.1%	-2.9%	18.2%	4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	12.3%	-5.6%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.2%	9%	-1.2%	13.4%	-4.4%
Apprenticeship	2%	9%	7.0%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	15.6%	1.8%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	13.3%	27.8%	14.5%	33.8%	-6.0%
Other	16.8%	3.3%	-13.5%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	11.3%	0.4%	-10.9%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%
Other Asian	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	1.6%	1.1%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	76.9%	85.4%	8.5%	81.4%	4.0%
Arab	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62%	57.1%	-4.9%	83.2%	-26.1%
European Union	20.8%	27.2%	6.4%	6.1%	21.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	3.6%	3.6%	0.8%	2.8%
Africa	0.9%	3.1%	2.2%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	16.3%	7.1%	-9.2%	5.6%	1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	62%	57.9%	-4.1%	83.2%	-25.3%
10+ Years	4.5%	16.3%	11.8%	9.8%	6.5%
5-10 Years	17.6%	8.1%	-9.5%	2.9%	5.2%
2-5 Years	8.6%	14.5%	5.9%	2.2%	12.3%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	3.2%	-4.0%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	48.9%	76.7%	-27.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	8%	1.3%	6.7%
Romania	6.2%	0.9%	5.3%
Other EU countries	12.4%	1.5%	10.9%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	46.2%	46.2%	0.0%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 3591.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1769.9% higher than the Weston-super-Mare South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Weston-super-Mare South and the highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2169.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BS23 1HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 327 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Weston-super-mare, BS23 1HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS23 1HE

Average Price
£5,900,186

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£1,933,927

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£7,033,403

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£792,459

Semi-Detached
£309,714

Terraced
£406,496

Detached
£414,288

Flats/Maisonettes
£229,586

Other
£3,048,568

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
87 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2025-05-12	£232,198
79 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-03-22	£183,246
75 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Other, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-04-25	£317,658
85 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Other, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-02-05	£327,771
83 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Other, an established residential building	£300,000	2019-11-08	£338,607

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS23 1HE

Employment

BS23 1HE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BS23 1HE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Other	19
Retired	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	42
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	8
Other	7
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	6
Education	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Construction	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walliscote Primary School Walliscote Road , BS23 1UY	3out of 4	578 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Baker Street , BS23 3AF	3out of 4	689 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Ellenborough Park South , BS23 1XW	2out of 4	963 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashcombe Primary School Earlham Grove , BS23 3JW	3out of 4	1,647 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournville Primary School Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST	4out of 4	2,244 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hans Price Academy Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP	3out of 4	1,818 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP	2out of 4	2,539 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE	2out of 4	3,672 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX	1out of 4	3,965 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weston College Knightstone Road , BS23 2AL	- not rated	207 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashbrooke House School 9 Ellenborough Park North , BS23 1XH	- not rated	796 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT	3out of 4	3,053 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX	3out of 4	3,059 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX	3out of 4	4,983 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jenny's Cafe Houses	75 High Street	4 yd
Cafe W	Unit 21-23, Sovereign Centre, High Street	14 yd
Imagination Fascination	72/74 High Street	34 yd
Gardens Restaurant (The)	82 High Street	74 yd
Burger King	Unit 20, Sovereign Centre, High Street	87 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Champagne Lounge	39A Regent Street	142 yd
Olea	14 South Parade	180 yd
Allstars Sports Bar	First Floor, 12-20 Regent Street	181 yd
Allstars Sports Lounge	8-10 Regent Street	181 yd
Yates Weston-super-Mare	18-20 Regent Street	181 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fresh & tasty	The Sovereign Centre, High Street	74 yd
German Doner Kebab (GDK)	90-92 High Street	86 yd
Fellas Kiosk	Putting Green Kiosk, 1 Victoria Square	179 yd
Food Souq	16A Waterloo Street	183 yd
Real Turkish Doner	26 Meadow Street	183 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B&M Retail Ltd	66-68 High Street	74 yd
Wilkinson Hardware Stores Ltd	The Sovereign Centre, High Street	74 yd
John's Rock Shop	2 Victoria Square	181 yd
Perkins Sweets Ltd	4 Regent Street	183 yd
Mix Store	38 Meadow Street	188 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Topflight Gym NORTH STREET	health and fitness suite	105 yd
Ymca (Weston-Super-Mare) BRISTOL ROAD LOWER	health and fitness suite	272 yd
Weston College KNIGHTSTONE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	309 yd
Victoria Bowling Club ALBERT QUADRANT	indoor bowls	475 yd
Weston Tennis Club NEVA ROAD	tennis courts	689 yd
Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts And Boxing) UNIT 5 UNIT 5 SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH	health and fitness suite, squash courts	890 yd
Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts) SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH	health and fitness suite	904 yd
Weston-Super-Mare Rfc DROVE ROAD	grass pitches	939 yd
Drove Road Recreation Ground DROVE ROAD	grass pitches	1,053 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	10.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	10.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	10.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.