Holms Road is in Weston-Super-Mare and in North Somerset district. BS23 3XU is located in the Weston-super-Mare South 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 Holms Road, Weston-super-mare, BS23 3XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS23 3XL, BS23 3YT, BS23 3XN, BS23 3XG, BS23 3XQ, BS23 3XW, BS23 3YU, BS23 3XH, BS23 3WN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS23 3XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.8% | 36.4% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 39.5% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 (66.3%) 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 | 36.7% | 34.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 31.7% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 23.1% | 8.6% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
In the area around BS23 3XU this area, 33.1% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.6% | 33.1% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 14.5% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 19.9% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.9% | 89.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 90% | 87.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 87.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holms Road was 67.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Weston-super-Mare South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holms Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Weston-super-Mare South and the 260th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Holms Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2024-12-18 | £97,645 |
| 8 Holms Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-20 | £201,793 |
| 6 Holms Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-09-29 | £150,961 |
| 16 Holms Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2019-06-25 | £232,809 |
| 5 Holms Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-02-22 | £204,151 |
BS23 3XU 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 | 46 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville Primary School Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Village Academy 20 Whitney Crescent , Weston-Super-Mare BS24 8ES | 4out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windwhistle Primary School Kingsley Road , BS23 3TZ | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcombe Primary School Earlham Grove , BS23 3JW | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldmixon Primary School Monkton Avenue , BS24 9DA | 3out of 4 | 1,611 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 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | 2out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE | 2out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX | 1out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Community School Queensway , BS22 6BP | 4out of 4 | 5,043 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 | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke House School 9 Ellenborough Park North , BS23 1XH | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | 3out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX | 3out of 4 | 3,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake | Weston Links | 378 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Costa Coffee, Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way | 493 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3b Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way | 535 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Wyvern Centre, 2 Marchfields Way, Gallagher Retail Centre | 535 yd | |
| Dunelm Coffee Shop | 7 Dunelm, Weston Retail Park, Marchfields Way | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree (The) | Walnut Tree, Winterstoke Road | 215 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 2 Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way | 493 yd | |
| St Andrews Bowls Club | St Andrews Bowling Club, Thirlmere Road | 556 yd | |
| New Ancaster (The) | Drove Road | 983 yd | |
| Weston-super-Mare Social Club | Weston-Super-Mare Social, Devonshire Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher's Traditional Fish & Chips | Maple House, Winterstoke Road | 166 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Weston Links | 378 yd | |
| Fins | Car Park, Weston Retail Park, Marchfields Way | 584 yd | |
| Libra Fish Bar Takeaway | 4 St. Andrews Parade | 671 yd | |
| Ho Ho Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 25A Bournville Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Weston Links | 378 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Winterstoke Road | 394 yd | |
| B & M Stores | 4a Weston Retail Park, Marchfields Way | 584 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 2 Phillips Road | 663 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd | Asda Stores, Phillips Road | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Andrews Bowls Club Thirlmere Road | indoor bowls | 431 yd |
| Bournville Primary School SELWORTHY ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Weston-Super-Mare Afc WINTERSTOKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Haywood Village Academy WHITNEY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Hans Price Sports Centre HANS PRICE ACADEMY HANS PRICE ACADEMY MARCHFIELDS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Sups Gym UNIT 3 UNIT 3 WINTERSTOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Sweat Fitness Academy (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Winterstoke Road | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| The Scout Hut TOTTERDOWN ROAD | 957 yd | |
| Weston St Johns Football Club Coleridge Road | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.