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South Parade is in Weston-Super-Mare and in North Somerset district. BS23 1JN is located in the Weston-super-Mare Hillside 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 South Parade, Weston-super-mare, BS23 1JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BS23 1JR, BS23 1JT, BS23 1JU, BS23 1JY, BS23 1JZ, BS23 1HP, BS23 1HN, BS23 1HR, BS23 1LU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS23 1JN is primarily male, with 53.5% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female57.5%46.5%-11.0% 51.0% -4.5%
Male42.5%53.5%11.0% 49.0% 4.5%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single20.4%21.8%1.4% 37.9% -16.1%
Married: Opposite sex16.5%20.9%4.4% 44.2% -23.3%
Married: Same sex0%1.8%1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Separated4.9%6.4%1.5% 2.2% 4.2%
Divorced30.1%34.5%4.4% 9.1% 25.4%
Widowed28.2%14.5%-13.7% 6.1% 8.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (44.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health17%12.9%-4.1% 48.4% -35.5%
Good health29.2%31.9%2.7% 33.6% -1.7%
Fair health40.6%38.8%-1.8% 12.7% 26.1%
Bad health10.4%11.2%0.8% 4.0% 7.2%
Very bad health2.8%5.2%2.4% 1.2% 4.0%

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.

In the area around BS23 1JN this area, 39.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications52.4%39.4%-13.0% 18.2% 21.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.6%8.3%-6.3% 9.6% -1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.6%9.2%-3.4% 13.4% -4.2%
Apprenticeship1.9%8.3%6.4% 5.3% 3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels3.9%11%7.1% 16.9% -5.9%
Degree or Similar11.7%22%10.3% 33.8% -11.8%
Other2.9%1.8%-1.1% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%1.8%1.8% 3.1% -1.3%
Pakistani0%2.6%2.6% 2.7% -0.1%
Other Asian0%0.9%0.9% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African0.9%0%-0.9% 2.5% -2.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.9%0%-0.9% 0.4% -0.4%
White98.1%91.2%-6.9% 81.4% 9.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Other0%1.8%1.8% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.4%81.6%-11.8% 83.2% -1.6%
European Union5.7%7.9%2.2% 6.1% 1.8%
Rest of Europe0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa0.9%1.8%0.9% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia0%5.3%5.3% 5.6% -0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Oceania0%1.8%1.8% 0.3% 1.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.6%81.6%-9.0% 83.2% -1.6%
10+ Years0%10.5%10.5% 9.8% 0.7%
5-10 Years3.8%3.5%-0.3% 2.9% 0.6%
2-5 Years0.9%1.8%0.9% 2.2% -0.4%
Less than 2 years4.7%2.6%-2.1% 1.9% 0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.9% 76.7% -4.8%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Italy0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Poland3.5% 1.3% 2.2%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Turkey0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Middle East0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Southern Asia1.8% 1.2% 0.6%
No passport held18.4% 13.5% 4.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion36% 37.2% -1.2%
Christian56.1% 46.2% 9.9%
Muslim4.4% 6.5% -2.1%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is South Parade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Parade was 344.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% higher than the Weston-super-Mare Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Parade has the 6th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Weston-super-Mare Central and the 27th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 213.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,500
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BS23 1JN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on South Parade are based on 15 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 South Parade, Weston-super-mare, BS23 1JN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS23 1JN

Average Price
£113,304
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£93,833
Other
£191,190

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Parade

Average Price
£106,185
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£99,939
Other
£193,620

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South ParadeStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 10 South Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£75,0002017-09-28 £85,561
12 South Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Other, an established residential building
£160,0002017-02-10 £193,620
Flat 3 10 South Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£57,0002016-03-31 £74,038
Flat 2 10 South Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£69,9502008-03-07 £91,107
Flat 3 10 South Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£70,5002007-04-02 £94,927
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS23 1JN

Employment

BS23 1JN 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 BS23 1JN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 59% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired66
Full-Time Employee22
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Other4
Part-Time Employee3
Unemployed2
Self-Employed2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Looking after home or family1
Student (economically inactive)0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities6
Transport and storage2
Human health and social work activities2
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles2
Manufacturing1
Construction1
Other1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Administrative and support service activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walliscote Primary School
Walliscote Road , BS23 1UY
3out of 4 758 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Baker Street , BS23 3AF
3out of 4 779 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Ellenborough Park South , BS23 1XW
2out of 4 1,137 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ashcombe Primary School
Earlham Grove , BS23 3JW
3out of 4 1,742 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bournville Primary School
Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST
4out of 4 2,418 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 1,988 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Broadoak Academy
Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP
2out of 4 2,714 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Winterstoke Hundred Academy
1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE
2out of 4 3,783 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Worle Community School
Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX
1out of 4 4,010 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 27 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 974 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Westhaven School
Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT
3out of 4 3,214 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Voyage Learning Campus
Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX
3out of 4 3,235 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Baytree School
The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX
3out of 4 5,041 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Friendly Greek @ Olea14 South Parade1 yd
Premier Chicken10 South Parade1 yd
Loves Cafe9 West Street21 yd
The Food Den14 West Street49 yd
Ginger Pig Kitchen4 West Street55 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Olea14 South Parade1 yd
Sass Cafe & Bar18 South Parade21 yd
Vinnies28 West Street56 yd
Vaults (The)1 South Parade77 yd
Stable Games Room (The)129 High Street94 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Blueberries24 West Street53 yd
Strange Catch (The)32 West Street53 yd
Mediterranean BBQ20A West Street53 yd
Yiayias Kitchen30 West Street61 yd
German Doner Kebab (GDK)90-92 High Street116 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
B&M Retail Ltd66-68 High Street152 yd
Wilkinson Hardware Stores LtdThe Sovereign Centre, High Street200 yd
Tesco Express8 - 10 Boulevard281 yd
John's Rock Shop2 Victoria Square286 yd
Perkins Sweets Ltd4 Regent Street330 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Weston College
KNIGHTSTONE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite136 yd
Ymca (Weston-Super-Mare)
BRISTOL ROAD LOWER
health and fitness suite144 yd
Topflight Gym
NORTH STREET
health and fitness suite196 yd
Victoria Bowling Club
ALBERT QUADRANT
indoor bowls459 yd
Weston Tennis Club
NEVA ROAD
tennis courts864 yd
Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts And Boxing)
UNIT 5 UNIT 5 SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH
health and fitness suite, squash courts1,065 yd
Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts)
SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH
health and fitness suite1,079 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed69.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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