Waterloo Street, Weston-super-mare, BS23 1LA

People

Gender

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.5%	46.5%	-11.0%	51.0%	-4.5%
Male	42.5%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.4%	21.8%	1.4%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	16.5%	20.9%	4.4%	44.2%	-23.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Separated	4.9%	6.4%	1.5%	2.2%	4.2%
Divorced	30.1%	34.5%	4.4%	9.1%	25.4%
Widowed	28.2%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	17%	12.9%	-4.1%	48.4%	-35.5%
Good health	29.2%	31.9%	2.7%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	40.6%	38.8%	-1.8%	12.7%	26.1%
Bad health	10.4%	11.2%	0.8%	4.0%	7.2%
Very bad health	2.8%	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 1LA 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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	52.4%	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 Levels	12.6%	9.2%	-3.4%	13.4%	-4.2%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	8.3%	6.4%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	3.9%	11%	7.1%	16.9%	-5.9%
Degree or Similar	11.7%	22%	10.3%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	2.9%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.7%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	98.1%	91.2%	-6.9%	81.4%	9.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Other	0%	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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	81.6%	-11.8%	83.2%	-1.6%
European Union	5.7%	7.9%	2.2%	6.1%	1.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0%	5.3%	5.3%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.6%	81.6%	-9.0%	83.2%	-1.6%
10+ Years	0%	10.5%	10.5%	9.8%	0.7%
5-10 Years	3.8%	3.5%	-0.3%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	2.6%	-2.1%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.9%	76.7%	-4.8%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	3.5%	1.3%	2.2%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Turkey	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Middle East	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
No passport held	18.4%	13.5%	4.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	56.1%	46.2%	9.9%
Muslim	4.4%	6.5%	-2.1%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Waterloo Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Street 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.

Waterloo Street 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 1LA, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 10/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Waterloo Street are based on 22 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 Waterloo Street, Weston-super-mare, BS23 1LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS23 1LA

Average Price
£209,430

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£331,963

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£255,135

Other
£112,505

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waterloo Street

Average Price
£274,324

Semi-Detached
£446,383

Terraced
£370,889

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£129,039

Other
£180,614

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waterloo Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5A Waterloo Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Other, an established residential building	£102,000	2024-03-12	£102,321
3 Waterloo Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Other, an established residential building	£90,000	2020-12-18	£99,239
9A Waterloo Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Other, an established residential building	£120,000	2018-06-08	£140,244
First And Second Floor Flat 13 Waterloo Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2012-11-16	£301,954
11 Waterloo Street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£166,000	2004-02-13	£378,995

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS23 1LA

Employment

BS23 1LA 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 1LA 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

Retired	66
Full-Time Employee	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	4
Part-Time Employee	3
Unemployed	2
Self-Employed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	2
Human health and social work activities	2
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	2
Manufacturing	1
Construction	1
Other	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Baker Street , BS23 3AF	3out of 4	663 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walliscote Primary School Walliscote Road , BS23 1UY	3out of 4	716 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Ellenborough Park South , BS23 1XW	2out of 4	1,121 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashcombe Primary School Earlham Grove , BS23 3JW	3out of 4	1,624 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournville Primary School Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST	4out of 4	2,347 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	1,910 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP	2out of 4	2,695 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE	2out of 4	3,668 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX	1out of 4	3,891 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	128 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	950 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX	3out of 4	3,168 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT	3out of 4	3,221 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX	3out of 4	4,922 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
Scotty's Kitchen	11 Waterloo Street	4 yd
Palace Cafe	9 Waterloo Street	7 yd
Waterloo Bistro	12a Waterloo Street	52 yd
Papas Traditional Fish & Chips	20 Waterloo Street	80 yd
Blitz Tearoom (The)	22 Waterloo Street	80 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brit Cafe Wine Bar	118 High Street	76 yd
Albert The	132 High Street	76 yd
London Oak	110 High Street	76 yd
Stable Games Room (The)	129 High Street	95 yd
Route 69	135 High Street	112 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food Souq	16A Waterloo Street	80 yd
German Doner Kebab (GDK)	90-92 High Street	87 yd
Blueberries	24 West Street	149 yd
Strange Catch (The)	32 West Street	149 yd
Mediterranean BBQ	20A West Street	149 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B&M Retail Ltd	66-68 High Street	103 yd
Tesco Express	8 - 10 Boulevard	162 yd
Wilkinson Hardware Stores Ltd	The Sovereign Centre, High Street	229 yd
Mix Store	38 Meadow Street	279 yd
John's Rock Shop	2 Victoria Square	335 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ymca (Weston-Super-Mare) BRISTOL ROAD LOWER	health and fitness suite	109 yd
Topflight Gym NORTH STREET	health and fitness suite	118 yd
Weston College KNIGHTSTONE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	240 yd
Victoria Bowling Club ALBERT QUADRANT	indoor bowls	348 yd
Weston Tennis Club NEVA ROAD	tennis courts	799 yd
Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts And Boxing) UNIT 5 UNIT 5 SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH	health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,000 yd
Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts) SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH	health and fitness suite	1,014 yd
Weston-Super-Mare Rfc DROVE ROAD	grass pitches	1,045 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	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/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	77.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.8 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	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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