Well Close, Weston-super-mare, BS24 9XG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS24 9XG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.2%	50.5%	-5.7%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	43.8%	49.5%	5.7%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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	22.4%	31.5%	9.1%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	44.1%	-6.1%	44.2%	-0.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Separated	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	14.2%	10.9%	-3.3%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	11.4%	10.1%	-1.3%	6.1%	4.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.2%	44.1%	5.9%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	36.5%	29.9%	-6.6%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	18.9%	16.7%	-2.2%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	5.2%	8.5%	3.3%	4.0%	4.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

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 21.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.8%	20.3%	-8.5%	18.2%	2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	10.6%	2.8%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.9%	16.5%	-5.4%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	6.8%	1.3%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	21.6%	11.6%	16.9%	4.7%
Degree or Similar	19.2%	21.2%	2.0%	33.8%	-12.6%
Other	6.8%	3%	-3.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	1.1%	0.3%
Chinese	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	1.6%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.2%	92.8%	-4.4%	81.4%	11.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.3% 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	91.6%	89.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	6.1%
European Union	4.4%	3.6%	-0.8%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	5%	2.2%	5.6%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	89.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	1.6%	6.1%	4.5%	9.8%	-3.7%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.8%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	3.2%	0.7%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2%	2.1%	0.1%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	13.9%	13.5%	0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Well Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Well Close was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Banwell & Winscombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Well Close has the 40th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BS24 9XG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Well Close are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Woodspring.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Well Close, Weston-super-mare, BS24 9XG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS24 9XG

Average Price
£283,094

Semi-Detached
£265,927

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£351,760

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Well Close

Average Price
£321,491

Semi-Detached
£321,491

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Well CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Well Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2020-08-17	£238,569
1 Well Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2018-11-09	£260,558
9 Well Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2017-04-05	£360,473
5 Well Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2012-11-28	£291,537
2 Well Close, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,950	2011-07-08	£308,862

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS24 9XG

Employment

BS24 9XG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BS24 9XG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	75
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Other	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	13
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	267 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windwhistle Primary School Kingsley Road , BS23 3TZ	3out of 4	1,246 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bournville Primary School Selworthy Road , BS23 3ST	4out of 4	1,552 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haywood Village Academy 20 Whitney Crescent , Weston-Super-Mare BS24 8ES	4out of 4	1,586 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hutton Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Hutton BS24 9SN	3out of 4	1,644 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadoak Academy Windwhistle Road , BS23 4NP	2out of 4	1,896 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hans Price Academy Marchfields Way , BS23 3QP	3out of 4	2,005 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winterstoke Hundred Academy 1 Beaufighter Road , BS24 8EE	2out of 4	2,624 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Worle Community School Redwing Drive , Mead Vale BS22 8XX	1out of 4	4,166 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	3,989 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	729 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Westhaven School Ellesmere Road , Uphill BS23 4UT	3out of 4	2,403 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashbrooke House School 9 Ellenborough Park North , BS23 1XH	- not rated	3,069 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Baytree School The Campus , Highlands Lane BS24 7DX	3out of 4	4,510 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kidsville (WSM) Ltd	Unit 26, Lynx Crescent	303 yd
Club Sandwich	Unit 1, Oakwood Business Park, Oldmixon Crescent	679 yd
Rutherfords Cafe	Unit 50 Bw Estates, Oldmixon Crescent	901 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chutneys Fish Bar	2 Aller Parade	323 yd
Chef China Takeaway	1 Aller Parade	370 yd
Atlantic Broadway Fish Bar	Atlantic Broadway Fish Bar, Broadway	453 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Broadway		432 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sups Gym UNIT 3 UNIT 3 WINTERSTOKE ROAD	health and fitness suite	802 yd
Weston St Johns Football Club Coleridge Road	grass pitches	1,014 yd
Weston-Super-Mare Afc WINTERSTOKE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,051 yd
Oldmixon Recreation Ground SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB COLERIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	1,067 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	73.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.54 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.54 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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