Wellsea Grove is in Weston-Super-Mare and in Woodspring district. BS23 3LZ is located in the Weston-super-Mare Milton 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 Wellsea Grove, Weston-super-mare, BS23 3LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS23 3LX, BS23 3HW, BS23 3LU, BS22 8LS, BS23 3LY, BS23 3LQ, BS23 3HN, BS22 8LT, BS23 3LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS23 3LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.2% | 41.5% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 35.8% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 41.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 16% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 24.7% | 18.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 13.3% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 20.6% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 23% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 93.7% | 86.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 86.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellsea Grove was 167.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the Weston-super-Mare South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellsea Grove has the 40th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Weston-super-Mare South and the 99th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wellsea Grove, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-09-19 | £270,000 |
| 15 Wellsea Grove, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-05-10 | £422,965 |
| 4 Wellsea Grove, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-06-30 | £229,753 |
| 26 Wellsea Grove, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-05-03 | £306,812 |
| 10 Wellsea Grove, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-07-18 | £267,585 |
BS23 3LZ 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcombe Primary School Earlham Grove , BS23 3JW | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Milton Park Road , BS22 8DY | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Baker Street , BS23 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Village Academy 20 Whitney Crescent , Weston-Super-Mare BS24 8ES | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville Primary School Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 2out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 1out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | 2out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Community School Queensway , BS22 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston College Knightstone Road , BS23 2AL | - not rated | 2,162 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 | 1,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | 3out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym | 168 Locking Road | 475 yd | |
| Purple Sheep Pantry | Hughenden Centre, 25 Hughenden Road | 509 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit B | 720 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 6, Flowerdown Retail Park, Aisecome Way | 920 yd | |
| Knights Cafe | 217 Milton Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Beefeater (The) | Hutton Moor Road | 341 yd | |
| Bristol House | The Bristol House Inn Ltd, 131-135 Milton Road | 639 yd | |
| Borough Arms | 358 Locking Road | 800 yd | |
| Weston Aerobic Gymnastics Club | Hall, Langford Road | 813 yd | |
| Ashcombe Park Bowling Club | Ashcombe Park, Milton Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish Bar | 331 Locking Road | 179 yd | |
| Crystal House | 339 Locking Road | 310 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 349 Locking Road | 310 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 1 Churchill Road | 802 yd | |
| Chopsticks Chinese Take Away | 163A Locking Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Ltd | 359 Locking Road | 453 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | Searle Crescent | 705 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, Flowerdown Retail Park, Aisecome Way | 720 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 2 Phillips Road | 801 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Phillips Road | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Weston-Super-Mare) LOCKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Hutton Moor Leisure Centre HUTTON MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Hornets Rfc HUTTON MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Ashcombe Primary School EARLHAM GROVE | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Weston College Grass Pitch SAVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Woodspring Indoor Bowls Club Milton Road | indoor bowls | 720 yd |
| Bodytone Health And Fitness CHURCHILL BUSINESS CENTRE CHURCHILL BUSINESS CENTRE CHURCHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Ashcombe Park FOREST DRIVE | tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Sweat Fitness Academy (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Winterstoke Road | health and fitness suite | 1,035 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.