Albert Avenue is in Weston-Super-Mare and in North Somerset district. BS23 1YS 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 Albert Avenue, Weston-super-mare, BS23 1YS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS23 1ER, BS23 1YL, BS23 1YN, BS23 1DD, BS23 1EP, BS23 1DF, BS23 1EU, BS23 1XL, BS23 1YW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS23 1YS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 46.3% | 49.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 1YS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 24.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 19.3% | 20.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (63.5%) 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 | 35.3% | 35.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 28.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 27.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 14.8% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.2% | 24.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 23.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.1% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 88.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 83.9% | 80.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 10.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 80.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Avenue was 225.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% higher than the Weston-super-Mare South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Avenue has the 28th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Weston-super-Mare South and the 61st highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 163.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Albert Court Albert Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-10-01 | £152,999 |
| 4 Albert Court Albert Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-10-14 | £118,512 |
| 4 Albert Court Albert Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-10-05 | £123,283 |
| 1 Albert Court Albert Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-07-18 | £172,771 |
| 3 Albert Court Albert Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2009-07-24 | £135,224 |
BS23 1YS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Ellenborough Park South , BS23 1XW | 2out of 4 | 214 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walliscote Primary School Walliscote Road , BS23 1UY | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Baker Street , BS23 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville Primary School Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcombe Primary School Earlham Grove , BS23 3JW | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Price Academy Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | 2out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 2out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 1out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston College Knightstone Road , BS23 2AL | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrooke House School 9 Ellenborough Park North , BS23 1XH | - not rated | 265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX | 3out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan's Jaan Indian Express | 39 Whitecross Road | 145 yd | |
| Dr Fox's Tea Room | Knightstone Island, Knightstone Causeway | 429 yd | |
| Stones Cafe | Knightstone Island, Knightstone Causeway | 429 yd | |
| Bay Cafe at the Tropicana | Marine Parade | 567 yd | |
| Revo Kitchen and Revo Golf | Marine Parade | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frames Snooker Centre | Frames Snooker Centre, Sunnyside Road North | 183 yd | |
| Waverley (The) | 69 Severn Road | 277 yd | |
| Clarence Bowling Club | Clarence Park, Walliscote Road | 469 yd | |
| New Ancaster (The) | Drove Road | 516 yd | |
| Premier Inn /Brewers Fayre | Premier Inn, 1 Carlton Street | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste 2 | 61 Severn Road | 275 yd | |
| Golden Sea Take Away | 58A Severn Road | 311 yd | |
| Wok (The) | 4 Drove Road | 516 yd | |
| Choo Choo's Cafe | Railway Station, Station Road | 547 yd | |
| Chargrilled Peri Peri | 3 The Centre | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 67-69 Whitecross Road | 282 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 48-50 Severn Road | 316 yd | |
| Tesco | Station Road | 687 yd | |
| Rowe's Cornish Bakers @ Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Station Road | 687 yd | |
| Moorland Road Post Office | 47 Moorland Road | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness Concept (Closed) Whitecross Road | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Body Tone (Closed) 59b 59b Whitecross Road | health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts) SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Wama (Weston Academy Of Martial Arts And Boxing) UNIT 5 UNIT 5 SUNNYSIDE ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 348 yd |
| Weston-Super-Mare Rfc DROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Weston Tennis Club NEVA ROAD | tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Drove Road Recreation Ground DROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Clarence Park CLARENCE ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Hans Price Sports Centre HANS PRICE ACADEMY HANS PRICE ACADEMY MARCHFIELDS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Sweat Fitness Academy (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Winterstoke Road | health and fitness suite | 898 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.