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

Nearby postcodes are: BS23 1RB, BS23 1QX, BS23 1PU, BS23 1XB, BS23 1PZ, BS23 1RE, BS23 3AW, BS23 1RF, BS23 1RD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS23 1QZ is primarily male, with 54% 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)
Female45.4%46%0.6% 51.0% -5.0%
Male54.6%54%-0.6% 49.0% 5.0%

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 1QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single46.4%54.8%8.4% 37.9% 16.9%
Married: Opposite sex15.6%20.3%4.7% 44.2% -23.9%
Married: Same sex1.1%0%-1.1% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated5%4.1%-0.9% 2.2% 1.9%
Divorced25.7%16.6%-9.1% 9.1% 7.5%
Widowed6.1%4.1%-2.0% 6.1% -2.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health38.1%45%6.9% 48.4% -3.4%
Good health39.4%35.1%-4.3% 33.6% 1.5%
Fair health14.7%13.3%-1.4% 12.7% 0.6%
Bad health6.9%5.9%-1.0% 4.0% 1.9%
Very bad health0.9%0.7%-0.2% 1.2% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.8%23.7%-12.1% 18.2% 5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.2%8.2%-8.0% 9.6% -1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.6%10%-5.6% 13.4% -3.4%
Apprenticeship2.2%10%7.8% 5.3% 4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.2%16.9%5.7% 16.9% 0.0%
Degree or Similar9.5%27.4%17.9% 33.8% -6.4%
Other9.5%3.7%-5.8% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%2.2%2.2% 0.7% 1.5%
Indian1.8%1.1%-0.7% 3.1% -2.0%
Pakistani0.5%0%-0.5% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian1.8%0%-1.8% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0%0.4%0.4% 2.5% -2.1%
Black Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 1.0% -0.3%
Other Black0%0.7%0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%0.7%0.2% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%1.1%0.6% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White91.3%89.7%-1.6% 81.4% 8.3%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Other3.7%1.8%-1.9% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75% 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 Kingdom80.3%75%-5.3% 83.2% -8.2%
European Union11.5%20.2%8.7% 6.1% 14.1%
Rest of Europe0.5%1.1%0.6% 0.8% 0.3%
Africa0.5%1.1%0.6% 2.7% -1.6%
Middle East and Asia6%2.2%-3.8% 5.6% -3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%0.4%-0.5% 1.3% -0.9%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK78.9%75%-3.9% 83.2% -8.2%
10+ Years2.3%12.5%10.2% 9.8% 2.7%
5-10 Years6.9%4.4%-2.5% 2.9% 1.5%
2-5 Years9.2%4%-5.2% 2.2% 1.8%
Less than 2 years2.8%4%1.2% 1.9% 2.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.6% 76.7% -19.1%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Poland8.1% 1.3% 6.8%
Romania4.1% 0.9% 3.2%
Other EU countries5.5% 1.5% 4.0%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.1% 1.2% -0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held22.1% 13.5% 8.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion52.4% 37.2% 15.2%
Christian38.5% 46.2% -7.7%
Hindu1.1% 1.7% -0.6%
Other religion2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Not answered5.9% 6.0% -0.1%

Safety

Is Alexandra Parade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Parade was 210.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% higher than the Weston-super-Mare South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alexandra Parade has the 30th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Weston-super-Mare South and the 70th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.



🔎 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 1QZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alexandra Parade are based on 32 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 Alexandra Parade, Weston-super-mare, BS23 1QZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS23 1QZ

Average Price
£251,686
Semi-Detached
£152,954
Terraced
£217,384
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£158,969
Other
£338,371

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Parade

Average Price
£286,068
Semi-Detached
£277,532
Terraced
£353,044
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£115,770
Other
£271,895

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra ParadeStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
37 - 40 Alexandra Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Other, an established residential building
£520,0002022-12-06 £493,175
40A Alexandra Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Other, an established residential building
£520,0002022-12-06 £493,175
31 Alexandra Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£140,0002021-11-12 £158,105
42 Alexandra Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Other, an established residential building
£36,0002019-06-19 £41,666
31 Alexandra Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£200,0002005-04-26 £406,827
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS23 1QZ

Employment

BS23 1QZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee84
Self-Employed23
Unemployed22
Retired22
Part-Time Employee20
Long-Term Sick or disabled17
Looking after home or family13
Student (economically inactive)12
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Accommodation and food service activities19
Human health and social work activities11
Transport and storage9
Construction6
Administrative and support service activities5
Other5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing4
Manufacturing4
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Education4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Financial and insurance activities1
Information and communication1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walliscote Primary School
Walliscote Road , BS23 1UY
3out of 4 344 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Baker Street , BS23 3AF
3out of 4 382 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Ellenborough Park South , BS23 1XW
2out of 4 787 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ashcombe Primary School
Earlham Grove , BS23 3JW
3out of 4 1,275 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bournville Primary School
Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST
4out of 4 1,865 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 1,425 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Broadoak Academy
Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP
2out of 4 2,306 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Winterstoke Hundred Academy
1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE
2out of 4 3,273 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Worle Community School
Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX
1out of 4 3,654 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Priory Community School
Queensway , BS22 6BP
4out of 4 5,397 yd Academy converter Not Applicable 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 592 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 604 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Voyage Learning Campus
Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX
3out of 4 2,688 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Westhaven School
Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT
3out of 4 2,900 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Baytree School
The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX
3out of 4 4,646 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
Tesco CafeTesco Stores Ltd, Station Road107 yd
Hussains Indian Cuisine4 Orchard Street148 yd
Mimi's Thai Bistro6 Walliscote Road149 yd
Scotty's Brunch Bar10 The Centre154 yd
Ebisu Restaurant86 Regent Street157 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Red Admiral (The)43 Alexandra Parade2 yd
RAFA21-22 Alexandra Parade94 yd
Conservative Club24-26 Alexandra Parade94 yd
Working Mens Club and Institute6-10 Orchard Street111 yd
George & Dragon22-26 Orchard Street148 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Yo! To Go!Tesco Stores Ltd, Station Road107 yd
My Treats5 Locking Road117 yd
4Seasons Take Away14 The Centre154 yd
Dolphin Square Kitchen27 Locking Road159 yd
Weston Grill, Kebab & Pizza House10 Alexandra Parade166 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoStation Road107 yd
Rowe's Cornish Bakers @ TescoTesco Stores Ltd, Station Road107 yd
Mix Store38 Meadow Street229 yd
Best One, Shands Stores29 Baker Street299 yd
Tesco Express8 - 10 Boulevard377 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Weston Tennis Club
NEVA ROAD
tennis courts339 yd
Topflight Gym
NORTH STREET
health and fitness suite376 yd
Victoria Bowling Club
ALBERT QUADRANT
indoor bowls505 yd
Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts And Boxing)
UNIT 5 UNIT 5 SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH
health and fitness suite, squash courts532 yd
Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts)
SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH
health and fitness suite545 yd
Weston-Super-Mare Rfc
DROVE ROAD
grass pitches572 yd
Ymca (Weston-Super-Mare)
BRISTOL ROAD LOWER
health and fitness suite583 yd
Drove Road Recreation Ground
DROVE ROAD
grass pitches662 yd
Weston College
KNIGHTSTONE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite707 yd
Bodytone Health And Fitness
CHURCHILL BUSINESS CENTRE CHURCHILL BUSINESS CENTRE CHURCHILL ROAD
health and fitness suite911 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 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 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 speed79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed100 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed162.35 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed162.35 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed30.03 Mbit/s

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