Town Pop. 80,630

Living in Weston-super-Mare: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Weston-super-Mare scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Weston-super-Mare most outperforms the national norm: 76/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the BS22 postcode district scores higher. Weston-super-Mare leads all 3. The BS22 district averages 62/100, putting Weston-super-Mare 6 points below its own postcode area. That puts Weston-super-Mare in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
140.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 4,900 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,602 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 1,195 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 785 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Shoplifting 747 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 2,091 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 481 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 406 crimes
  3. 3 Regent Street 335 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 24
Sports Pitches Ample 32
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens Ample 7
Playgrounds Ample 32

Services

Schools
57
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 30 in area
22Good2Requires Improvement6Ungraded
  • Ashcombe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Baytree SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Broadoak AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Castle Batch Primary School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hans Price AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Haywood Village AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Herons' Moor AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hutton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
59
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospitalin area
St Michael's Hospital14.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
7 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,087 patients per GP
10dentists16pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
75
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,983 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.5%Student3.5%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary33.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership63.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
76
Weston Milton 0.2 mi
Weston-super-Mare 1.1 mi
Yatton 6 mi
J21 M5 2.4 mi
J21 M5 2.8 mi
J20 M5 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars Ample 50
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 96
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 48
Retail Shopping Ample 353
Takeaways Ample 45
Fitness Ample 18

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £264,000 745
Detached £375,000 165
Semi-detached £280,000 219
Terraced £238,000 174
Flat / Maisonette £165,000 187
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£150k £231k £315k £397k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Kewstoke 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hutton (North Somerset) 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Locking 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Wick 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bleadon 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Banwell 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lympsham 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Berrow and Brean 26 5.2 mi away ⇄
Winscombe and Sandford 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Rooks Bridge 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
East Brent 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Cross 44 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Weston-super-Mare a nice place to live?

Weston-super-Mare is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Weston-super-Mare is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Weston-super-Mare?

Crime levels in Weston-super-Mare are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 11,320 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Weston-super-Mare?

Among the top-rated schools in Weston-super-Mare are Ashcombe Primary School, Baytree School and Broadoak Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 30 rated schools in Weston-super-Mare in total.

What are house prices like in Weston-super-Mare?

The current median house price in Weston-super-Mare is £264,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £280,000, terraced £238,000, flat £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 745 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Weston-super-Mare in context

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Postcode districts in Weston-super-Mare

BS22 62 ⇄
BS23 54 ⇄
BS24 50 ⇄

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