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BS23 3SP

Douglas Road

Weston-super-Mare South

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Detailed insights for BS23 3SP

Overview

Postcode BS23 3SP is located in an urban city, within the Weston-super-Mare South ward of North Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Weston Bournville area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Weston Bournville is £38,584 per year. The nearest station is Weston-Super-Mare, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
76.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Weston Bournville has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Weston Bournville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.5%

Approximately 76.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Weston Bournville is £38,584 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS23 3SP.

Flood risk

Very low

Weston Bournville near BS23 3SP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Weston-Super-Mare located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS23 3SP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Weston-Super-Mare

N/A

Walking directions to Weston-Super-Mare

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
8,676.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.06(+221%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.49(+71%)
Public order
19.66(+201%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.21(+181%)
Other theft
7.28(+29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
92.2%
Other White
10
3.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.36%
Indian
3
1.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.68%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
27.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.75%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
58
50.43%
Social rents from council
30
26.09%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.35%
Owns outright
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Weston-super-Mare South

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £230K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Weston-super-Mare South area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,870 up to £360,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£222,500£252
Terraced39£208,000£256
Flats13£146,000£248

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£100,000£159,950£163,000
2017£115,000£160,000£159,600
2018£118,000£163,000£160,000
2019£117,000£166,000£164,000
2020£121,000£170,000£172,000
2021£125,000£192,000£185,000
2022£130,000£230,000£236,000
2023£139,000£208,425£220,000
2024£140,000£215,000£227,000
2025£146,000£215,000£217,000
2026£147,000£225,000£198,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£159£181
2017£198£167£171
2018£204£181£173
2019£186£197£187
2020£184£186£194
2021£201£218£210
2022£230£260£240
2023£242£241£232
2024£242£240£211
2025£249£244£254
2026£248£238£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weston-super-Mare South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS23 3SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS23 3SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202517, Pembroke Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
26 Nov 202551, Argyle Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
24 Mar 202557, Argyle Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3RQTerracedFreehold£185,000
02 Jul 202574, Stradling Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
24 Apr 202562, Stradling Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the BS23 3SP postcode area, located within Weston Bournville, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS23 3SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBournville Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryHans Price AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWindwhistle Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS23 3SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS23 3SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco Express48-50 Severn Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1DTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food67-69 Whitecross Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1EJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miWhitecross News & Gifts45 Whitecross Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1ENWalking directions to Whitecross News & Gifts

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Somerset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,805
Band F£3,315
Band G£3,825
Band H£4,590

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS23 3SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Parker

Weston-super-Mare South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

James Clayton

Weston-super-Mare South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dan Aldridge

Weston-super-Mare - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth SomersetE06000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWeston-super-MareE14001581
ParishWeston-super-MareE04012104
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Weston BournvilleE02003085
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Somerset 021CE01014831
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS23 3SP

Is BS23 3SP (Weston Bournville) safe?

The area around BS23 3SP records about 175 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.

What is the average house price near BS23 3SP?

The median sale price around BS23 3SP in Weston Bournville is £205,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS23 3SP?

There are 11 schools close to BS23 3SP, including Bournville Primary School, Hans Price Academy (Good) and Windwhistle Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS23 3SP?

The closest station to BS23 3SP is Weston-Super-Mare, about 1,067 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS23 3SP?

BS23 3SP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 156 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS23 3SP (Weston Bournville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare covering BS23 3SP is Dan Aldridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ian Parker (Labour Party) and James Clayton (Labour Party).

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.