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Weston-super-Mare Hillside

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About

The Hillside ward encompasses the elevated residential areas to the east of Weston-super-Mare's town centre. It is primarily characterised by housing estates, local shops, and community facilities, with a mix of property types from different eras. The topography slopes gently, offering views across the Bristol Channel towards Wales from some streets. Its layout is defined by main roads like the A370 and Locking Road, which connect it to the wider town and motorway network.

Within the ward is the large Worlebury Hill, a wooded area and Site of Special Scientific Interest known for its ancient hillfort and limestone grasslands. This green space provides walking routes and a distinct natural contrast to the surrounding urban development. The area includes several schools and the Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, serving as a focal point for local recreation and sports activities.

Area overview

On average Weston-super-Mare Hillside has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weston-super-Mare Hillside is £40,487 per year. The median sale price in Weston-super-Mare Hillside is £195,000 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £154,000 and £260,000. Weston-super-Mare Hillside is home to around 8,488 people, with a population density of about 3,121.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weston-super-Mare Hillside Population
8,488
Population density
3,121.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.62(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.27(+63%)
Public order
15.55(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.54(+47%)
Other theft
9.31(+65%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,184
84.63%
Other White
727
8.56%
Other Asian
76
0.9%
Other
71
0.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
58
0.68%
Total population: 8,489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,401
31.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,377
18.01%
No qualifications
1,328
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,098
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
751
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 7,644

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,666
37.85%
Owns outright
1,392
31.62%
Owns with a mortgage
997
22.65%
Other social rented
156
3.54%
Other forms of private rent
145
3.29%
Total households: 4,402

Property prices in Weston-super-Mare Hillside

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £246
Sales (last 12 months): 165
Typical range (middle 50%): £154K – £260K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Weston-super-Mare Hillside area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weston-super-Mare Hillside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£435,000£291
Semi-Detached13£390,000£260
Terraced9£250,000£291
Flats122£176,500£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weston-super-Mare Hillside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare Hillside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£132,000£272,500£153,000
2017£348,750£136,000£305,000£204,250
2018£323,750£135,000£324,000£185,000
2019£337,500£138,000£285,000£221,000
2020£430,000£146,500£300,000£227,500
2021£405,000£165,000£370,000£215,000
2022£440,000£175,000£330,000£335,000
2023£409,000£175,000£390,000£320,000
2024£440,000£179,950£340,000£237,500
2025£378,750£165,000£370,000£260,000
2026£446,500£177,500£350,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare Hillside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare Hillside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£177£186£180
2017£212£176£193£220
2018£238£190£226£217
2019£232£186£218£229
2020£229£204£227£230
2021£261£212£218£230
2022£281£237£246£261
2023£279£240£287£299
2024£270£229£267£271
2025£298£227£265£291
2026£286£217£258£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare Hillside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weston-super-Mare Hillside in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Somerset district.

Band A£1,661
Band B£1,938
Band C£2,214
Band D£2,491
Band E£3,045
Band F£3,598
Band G£4,152
Band H£4,982

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Weston-super-Mare Hillside ward.

Local councillors

John Richard Crockford-Hawley

Weston-super-Mare Hillside - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Mark Chamings Canniford

Weston-super-Mare Hillside - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats