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Weston-super-Mare South

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About

Weston-super-Mare South ward encompasses the town's southern residential neighbourhoods and a significant stretch of coastline. The area includes the large, sweeping sands of Weston Bay, directly facing the Bristol Channel. Inland, the ward is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with grid-like street patterns extending southward from the town centre. The landscape is predominantly urban, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs.

The seafront is dominated by the Grand Pier, a major landmark with its pavilion at the seaward end. The tidal range here is extreme, revealing vast mudflats at low tide. Residential streets lead towards Worlebury Hill, providing elevated views over the town and sea. The ward functions primarily as a residential and tourist area, with its economy closely linked to the seasonal visitor trade along its prominent shoreline.

Area overview

On average Weston-super-Mare South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 225 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.8% 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 South is £43,081 per year. There are 5 schools in Weston-super-Mare South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Weston-super-Mare South is home to around 9,524 people, with a population density of about 3,725.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
225
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weston-super-Mare South Population
9,524
Population density
3,725 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
124.74(+274%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.59(+139%)
Public order
26.14(+300%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.84(+206%)
Shoplifting
16.17(+145%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,136
85.41%
Other White
678
7.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
93
0.98%
Indian
82
0.86%
African
72
0.76%
Total population: 9,526

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,773
24.35%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,523
20.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,247
17.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,187
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
904
12.41%
Total 16+ residents: 7,282

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,172
28.59%
Owns with a mortgage
825
20.13%
Owns outright
723
17.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
653
15.93%
Social rents from council
601
14.66%
Total households: 4,099

Property prices in Weston-super-Mare South

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 in Weston-super-Mare South area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,870 up to £310,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weston-super-Mare South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached18£219,500
Terraced36£218,750
Flats16£146,500

10 years median price trend in Weston-super-Mare South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare South.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.