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Weston-super-Mare Uphill

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About

Uphill ward lies at the southern edge of Weston-super-Mare, defined by the River Axe estuary and the Bristol Channel. The area encompasses the village of Uphill itself, with its older cottages and local shops, alongside more modern residential developments. The landscape is dominated by Uphill Hill, a limestone ridge topped with the ruins of a Norman church tower, which provides extensive views across the surrounding levels and mudflats. Much of the ward's western boundary is coastline, featuring a long shingle beach and the vast, exposed sand of Uphill Sands at low tide.

The area includes significant natural habitats, such as the Uphill Cliff nature reserve and the salt marshes of the Axe estuary, which are important for birdlife. The local economy has historical ties to quarrying, evidenced by the old lime kilns near the beach. A distinctive local landmark is the white-painted Uphill Boat House, perched on the shoreline. Daily life here is shaped by the tidal rhythms and the open, windswept character of the coastal environment.

Area overview

On average Weston-super-Mare Uphill has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% 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 Uphill is £46,303 per year. There are 2 schools in Weston-super-Mare Uphill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Weston-super-Mare Uphill is home to around 8,177 people, with a population density of about 1,948.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weston-super-Mare Uphill Population
8,177
Population density
1,948.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.49(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.62(+52%)
Public order
19.93(+205%)
Shoplifting
18.83(+185%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.51(+154%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,294
89.25%
Other White
380
4.65%
Indian
135
1.65%
Irish
50
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.51%
Total population: 8,173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,180
30.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,191
16.92%
No qualifications
1,160
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,153
16.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
706
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 7,039

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,612
43.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,035
28.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
582
15.79%
Other social rented
282
7.65%
Social rents from council
81
2.2%
Total households: 3,687

Property prices in Weston-super-Mare Uphill

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £425K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Weston-super-Mare Uphill area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,600 up to £750,000.

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 Uphill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£427,500£321
Semi-Detached40£315,000£278
Terraced24£281,750£241
Flats23£159,000£242

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare Uphill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296,250£117,000£220,500£215,000
2017£350,000£122,500£238,995£205,000
2018£340,000£144,000£250,000£220,000
2019£320,000£139,950£244,000£205,000
2020£368,745£136,000£280,000£249,000
2021£375,498£153,950£280,000£263,000
2022£470,000£159,975£315,000£327,250
2023£400,000£160,000£339,950£250,000
2024£425,000£160,000£322,500£265,750
2025£397,475£159,000£315,000£276,500
2026£456,000£150,000£316,500£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare Uphill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare Uphill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£177£199£179
2017£241£185£195£194
2018£287£199£215£200
2019£269£196£223£182
2020£291£211£225£211
2021£296£216£249£233
2022£294£238£290£261
2023£320£244£306£270
2024£312£252£301£261
2025£324£258£287£239
2026£314£225£251£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare Uphill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Weston-super-Mare Uphill

Is Weston-super-Mare Uphill safe?

Weston-super-Mare Uphill records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Weston-super-Mare Uphill?

The median sale price in Weston-super-Mare Uphill is £315,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Weston-super-Mare Uphill?

Weston-super-Mare Uphill has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Weston-super-Mare Uphill?

Weston-super-Mare Uphill scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Weston-super-Mare Uphill sits around rank 16,061 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Weston-super-Mare Uphill?

The average household income in Weston-super-Mare Uphill is around £46,303 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Weston-super-Mare Uphill?

Weston-super-Mare Uphill is represented by 2 elected councillors: Helen Clare Thornton (Labour Party) and Peter Bryant (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Weston-super-Mare Uphill

BS234SN

Laurel Drive

BS234TE

Grange Road

BS234TH

Uphill Way

BS234EE

Devonshire Road

BS234HS

Moorland Road

BS234EQ

Devonshire Road

BS249NN

Totterdown Lane

BS249NY

Ashford Drive

BS234SJ

Willow Close

BS234XN

Rhyne Terrace

BS234SE

The Paddocks

BS234UZ

New Church Road

BS234PR

Ottawa Road

BS234DP

Quantock Road

BS234EH

Whitting Road

BS234PH

Canberra Road

BS234NX

Devonshire Road

BS249NX

Haywood Close

BS234PS

Canberra Road

BS234HA

Charlton Road

BS234JA

Moorland Road

BS234YB

Thornbury Road

BS234UJ

St Aubyns Avenue

BS234SS

Sandcroft Avenue

BS234NU

Devonshire Road

BS249LR

Burrington Close

BS234EG

Devonshire Road

BS234LP

Stanhope Road

BS249NQ

Maidstone Grove

BS234QZ

Williton Crescent

BS249LY

Channel Heights

BS234XE

St Nicholas Road

BS234TS

Grange Road

BS234LN

Totterdown Road

BS234RQ

Porlock Close

BS234XG

Westfield Road

BS234JG

Brean Down Avenue

BS234PW

Canberra Road

BS234HN

Moorland Road

BS249NJ

Totterdown Lane

BS234TD

Grange Road

BS234UH

Old Church Road

BS234NG

Uphill Road North

BS249JB

Brunel Close

BS249NG

Totterdown Lane

BS234QA

Colombo Crescent

BS249HB

Walnut Close

BS234PF

Windwhistle Lane

BS249NP

Penarth Drive

BS234PE

Windwhistle Lane

BS249HA

Broadway

BS234NJ

Royal Sands

BS234RG

Westbury Crescent

BS234EF

Devonshire Road

BS234YQ

Thornbury Road

BS234TY

Bridgwater Road

BS234UL

Wingard Close

BS249JQ

Purn Road

BS234JH

Brean Down Avenue

BS234HE

Woodland Road

BS234RE

Exford Close

BS249JH

Southridge Heights

BS234HT

Moorland Road

BS234TT

Grange Close

BS234XJ

Southfield Close

BS234LG

Weston-super-Mare Uphill

BS234SD

Uphill Road South

BS234QP

Avon Close

BS234NW

Broad Oak Road

BS234XZ

Berkeley Crescent

BS249LZ

Highfield Road

BS234LT

Addiscombe Road

BS234QD

Singapore Road

BS234TL

Underhill Drive

BS234TA

Uphill Road South

BS234QG

Hobart Road

BS249LE

Burnham Close

BS234HQ

Charlton Road

BS234LQ

Dumfries Place

BS234UU

Ellesmere Road

BS234NB

Uphill Road North

BS234RN

Loxton Road

BS234HG

Charlton Road

BS249ND

Wentwood Drive

BS234TW

Hillgrove Terrace

BS234EL

Devonshire Road

BS234SH

Ash Grove

BS234JP

Nithsdale Road

BS249LP

Burrington Avenue

BS234LY

Boundary Close

BS234AH

Weston-super-Mare Uphill

BS234TG

Knyfton Close

BS234SF

Moseley Grove

BS234TX

Uphill Road South

BS234ST

Uphill Road South

BS234NN

Broad Oak Road

BS234PD

Windwhistle Lane

BS234YE

Thornbury Road

BS234XW

Rhyne Terrace

BS234NE

Uphill Road North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.