Postcode BS23 1SL is located in an urban city, within the Weston-super-Mare Central ward of North Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Weston Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 866.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Weston Town is £36,021 per year. The nearest station is Weston-Super-Mare, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ellenborough Park.
Weston Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Weston Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 866.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Weston Town is £36,021 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS23 1SL.
Weston Town near BS23 1SL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Weston-Super-Mare located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Weston-Super-Mare | N/A | Walking directions to Weston-Super-Mare |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ellenborough Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ellenborough Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grove Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| 0.1 mi | Alexandra Parade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alexandra Parade Gardens |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £205,500 (about £234 per square foot) in Weston-super-Mare Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £520,000 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £300,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 27 | £230,000 | £204 |
| Flats | 81 | £172,000 | £241 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £123,000 | £242,500 | £175,000 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £124,950 | £270,000 | £154,975 |
| 2018 | £252,500 | £135,000 | £213,500 | £165,500 |
| 2019 | £287,500 | £135,000 | £250,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £375,000 | £145,000 | £255,000 | £157,500 |
| 2021 | £395,000 | £148,500 | £325,000 | £202,500 |
| 2022 | £345,000 | £160,000 | £360,000 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | — | £145,000 | £241,500 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £420,000 | £165,000 | £268,000 | £236,000 |
| 2025 | £317,500 | £169,250 | £327,000 | £200,750 |
| 2026 | £742,500 | £170,000 | £281,000 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200 | £178 | £151 | £152 |
| 2017 | £185 | £186 | £171 | £153 |
| 2018 | £226 | £205 | £179 | £169 |
| 2019 | £197 | £209 | £167 | £172 |
| 2020 | £260 | £210 | £186 | £163 |
| 2021 | £210 | £223 | £206 | £188 |
| 2022 | £259 | £247 | £215 | £208 |
| 2023 | — | £222 | £197 | £211 |
| 2024 | £284 | £234 | £204 | £227 |
| 2025 | £224 | £236 | £221 | £185 |
| 2026 | £598 | £256 | £205 | £234 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS23 1SL.
In the BS23 1SL postcode area, located within Weston Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS23 1SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 32 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1JA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0 mi | JJ Convenience Store | 36 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JA | Walking directions to JJ Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Weston Convenience Store | Alexandra Parade, North Somerset, BS23 1SR | Walking directions to Weston Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Mix Store | Alexandra Parade, North Somerset, BS23 1QP | Walking directions to Mix Store |
| 0.1 mi | Grand Supermarket | Alexandra Parade, North Somerset, BS23 1QX | Walking directions to Grand Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for North Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS23 1SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Bell
Weston-super-Mare Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert Payne
Weston-super-Mare Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Dan Aldridge
Weston-super-Mare - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS23 1SL records about 866 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BS23 1SL in Weston Town is £205,500 (about £234 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BS23 1SL, including Walliscote Primary School (Good), Weston College (Good) and Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS23 1SL is Weston-Super-Mare, about 564 m away.
BS23 1SL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,069 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare covering BS23 1SL is Dan Aldridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mike Bell (Liberal Democrats) and Robert Payne (Liberal Democrats).
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.