Manilla Crescent is in Weston-Super-Mare and in North Somerset district. BS23 2BJ 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 Manilla Crescent, Weston-super-mare, BS23 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS23 2BP, BS23 2BN, BS23 2DR, BS23 2BQ, BS23 2BH, BS23 2DX, BS23 2BS, BS23 2DT, BS23 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS23 2BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.5% | 49.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2BJ, 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 | 40.9% | 48.7% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 22.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 16.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (67.5%) 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 | 34% | 34.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 16.3% | -8.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 14.9% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 10.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.6% | 18.7% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 30.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 90.3% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 85.9% | 74.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 75.3% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manilla Crescent was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.5% lower than the Weston-super-Mare Central average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Manilla Crescent has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Weston-super-Mare Central and the 219th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 The Bayside, 15 Manilla Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-31 | £229,011 |
| Flat 5 The Bayside, 15 Manilla Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-28 | £260,638 |
| Flat 10 The Bayside, 15 Manilla Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-03-09 | £216,616 |
| Flat 19 The Bayside, 15 Manilla Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-08-26 | £262,317 |
| Flat 8 The Bayside, 15 Manilla Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £185,000 | 2022-05-12 | £185,000 |
BS23 2BJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walliscote Primary School Walliscote Road , BS23 1UY | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Baker Street , BS23 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Ellenborough Park South , BS23 1XW | 2out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcombe Primary School Earlham Grove , BS23 3JW | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worlebury St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Woodspring Avenue , Worlebury BS22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | 2out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 2out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 1out of 4 | 4,507 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 | 635 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 | 1,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelangelo | 50A Knightstone Road | 113 yd | |
| High Tide Fish and Chips | 5-7 Birnbeck Road | 373 yd | |
| Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant | 14 Knightstone Road | 424 yd | |
| Cove Cafe (The) | Anchor Head, Birnbeck Road | 506 yd | |
| Kendricks Kitchen | The Regency, 22-24 Lower Church Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Bar | 2 Upper Church Road | 88 yd | |
| Criterion | 45 Upper Church Road | 134 yd | |
| Monaco Hotel | 38 Knightstone Road | 135 yd | |
| Old Colonial (The) | 30 Knightstone Road | 348 yd | |
| Rip Tide | 5-7 Birnbeck Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiayias Kitchen | 30 West Street | 602 yd | |
| Blueberries | 24 West Street | 610 yd | |
| Strange Catch (The) | 32 West Street | 610 yd | |
| Mediterranean BBQ | 20A West Street | 610 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab (GDK) | 90-92 High Street | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Basket (The) | 49 Upper Church Road | 149 yd | |
| Wilkinson Hardware Stores Ltd | The Sovereign Centre, High Street | 792 yd | |
| John's Rock Shop | 2 Victoria Square | 804 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 66-68 High Street | 806 yd | |
| Perkins Sweets Ltd | 4 Regent Street | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston College KNIGHTSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Ymca (Weston-Super-Mare) BRISTOL ROAD LOWER | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Topflight Gym NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Victoria Bowling Club ALBERT QUADRANT | indoor bowls | 1,001 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.