Southend Road is in Weston-Super-Mare and in Woodspring district. BS23 4JZ is located in the Weston-super-Mare Uphill 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 Southend Road, Weston-super-mare, BS23 4JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS23 4JY, BS23 4HX, BS23 4JR, BS23 4HU, BS23 4HZ, BS23 4EL, BS23 4EF, BS23 4JX, BS23 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS23 4JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 54% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 41.9% | 41.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 46.2% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.1% | 42.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 17.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 11.4% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 20.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 26.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 22.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 90.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 90.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southend Road was 74.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Weston-super-Mare Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southend Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Weston-super-Mare Central and the 233rd highest crime rate of 731 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Southend Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2026-03-11 | £90,000 |
| 38 Southend Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-01-28 | £284,619 |
| 72 Southend Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-06-14 | £282,056 |
| 8 Southend Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-05-19 | £295,241 |
| 52 Southend Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2021-09-09 | £145,950 |
BS23 4JZ 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windwhistle Primary School Kingsley Road , BS23 3TZ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windwhistle Primary School Kingsley Road , BS23 3TZ | - not rated | 811 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville Junior School Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville Primary School Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST | - not rated | 910 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville Primary School Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST | - not rated | 910 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | - not rated | 583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Community School Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hans Price Academy Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyncroft School 5 Charlton Road , BS23 4HB | - not rated | 459 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke House School 9 Ellenborough Park North , BS23 1XH | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Support Service Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Pupil Referral Unit Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe (The) | The For All Healthy Living Centre, 68 Lonsdale Avenue | 752 yd | |
| Hasan's Jaan Indian Express | 39 Whitecross Road | 769 yd | |
| Dr Fox's Tea Room | Knightstone Island, Knightstone Causeway | 898 yd | |
| Stones Cafe | Knightstone Island, Knightstone Causeway | 898 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3b Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare Social Club | Weston-Super-Mare Social, Devonshire Road | 390 yd | |
| Weston-super-Mare Cricket Club | Weston Super Mare Cricket Club, Devonshire Road | 423 yd | |
| Waverley (The) | 69 Severn Road | 604 yd | |
| Clarence Bowling Club | Clarence Park, Walliscote Road | 646 yd | |
| New Ancaster (The) | Drove Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Shells | 97 Moorland Road | 236 yd | |
| Ho Ho Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 25A Bournville Road | 448 yd | |
| Golden Sea Take Away | 58A Severn Road | 579 yd | |
| Taste 2 | 61 Severn Road | 615 yd | |
| Wok (The) | 4 Drove Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland Road Post Office | 47 Moorland Road | 369 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 48-50 Severn Road | 604 yd | |
| Co-op | 67-69 Whitecross Road | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Scout Hut TOTTERDOWN ROAD | 369 yd | |
| Woodland Lawn Tennis Club WOODLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 468 yd |
| Clarence Park CLARENCE ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Broadoak Mathematics And Computing College WINDWHISTLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Weston-Super-Mare Cricket Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Weston Squash And Racketball Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts | 630 yd |
| Body Tone (Closed) 59b 59b Whitecross Road | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Total Fitness Concept (Closed) Whitecross Road | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Weston-Super-Mare Golf Club UPHILL ROAD NORTH | golf | 724 yd |
| Bournville Primary School SELWORTHY ROAD | grass pitches | 784 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 | 71.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.3% |
| 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.