Mendip Edge, Weston-super-mare, BS24 9JF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS24 9JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	50.2%	-0.6%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.2%	49.8%	0.6%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BS24 9JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	12.6%	18.9%	6.3%	37.9%	-19.0%
Married: Opposite sex	71.4%	69.7%	-1.7%	44.2%	25.5%
Separated	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	5.2%	3.7%	-1.5%	9.1%	-5.4%
Widowed	9.5%	6.6%	-2.9%	6.1%	0.5%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.7%	47.9%	9.2%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	40.6%	39.8%	-0.8%	33.6%	6.2%
Fair health	14.8%	10.7%	-4.1%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	4.3%	1.5%	-2.8%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.9%	13.1%	-3.8%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	8.2%	-3.9%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	18.4%	1.9%	13.4%	5.0%
Apprenticeship	8.7%	7.8%	-0.9%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	12.7%	2.3%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	29%	36.1%	7.1%	33.8%	2.3%
Other	6.5%	3.7%	-2.8%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.3%	95.8%	-1.5%	81.4%	14.4%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	96.1%	95.8%	-0.3%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	95.8%	0.1%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.4%	76.7%	15.7%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	57%	46.2%	10.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Mendip Edge Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mendip Edge was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Hutton & Locking average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Mendip Edge has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hutton & Locking and the 171st lowest crime rate of 731 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BS24 9JF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mendip Edge are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mendip Edge, Weston-super-mare, BS24 9JF

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS24 9JF

Average Price
£483,227

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£483,227

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mendip Edge

Average Price
£497,340

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£497,340

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mendip EdgeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Mendip Edge, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-04-20	£323,109
14 Mendip Edge, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2019-08-28	£526,090
1 Mendip Edge, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2019-08-22	£495,143
14 Mendip Edge, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2015-08-07	£466,172
1 Mendip Edge, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2014-03-14	£415,469

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS24 9JF

Employment

BS24 9JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BS24 9JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	108
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	7
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	14
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Construction	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldmixon Primary School Monkton Avenue , BS24 9DA	3out of 4	1,066 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldmixon Primary School Monkton Avenue , BS24 9DA	- not rated	1,066 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Uphill Primary School Old Church Road , Uphill Village BS23 4XH	- not rated	1,480 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Uphill Village Academy Old Church Road , Uphill BS23 4XH	- not rated	1,480 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Windwhistle Primary School Kingsley Road , BS23 3TZ	3out of 4	1,633 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP	3out of 4	1,713 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP	- not rated	1,735 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP	- not rated	1,735 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern Community School Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP	- not rated	2,669 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hans Price Academy Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP	3out of 4	2,669 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weston College Knightstone Road , BS23 2AL	- not rated	4,386 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sail PRU Unit 1 Crown Works , Oldmixon Crescent BS24 9AX	- not rated	1,527 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Vocational Centre Unit 1A Crown Works , Oldmixon Crescent BS24 9AX	- not rated	1,527 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Voyage Learning Campus Unit 1, Crown Works , Ashcroft House BS24 9AX	3out of 4	1,581 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairways Pupil Referral Unit Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT	- not rated	1,615 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Inclusion Support Service Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT	- not rated	1,739 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Long Fox Unit	Weston General Hospital, Grange Road	876 yd
Rafters Restaurant	Weston General Hospital, Grange Road	876 yd
Costa Coffee	Weston General Hospital, Grange Road	876 yd
Indian Massala	Bridgwater Road	939 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Catherines Inn	Greene King Hungry Horse, Bleadon Road		1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Atlantic Broadway Fish Bar	Atlantic Broadway Fish Bar, Broadway		912 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Broadway		929 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Weston College Health And Active Living Skills Centre LOXTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,030 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	47.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	67.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	67.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.52 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.