bristol BS22 Postcodes
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Bristol (BS22)
The BS22 postcode area is located in the Bristol postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 1521 individual postcodes.
There are 16 electoral wards in the BS22 postcode area, including Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-Super-Mare, Winscombe which come under the local authority of the North Somerset Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in BS22 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of BS22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
BS22 is a postcode district in the English county of Somerset. It is part of the Weston-super-Mare post town and is located in the Weston-super-Mare North ward of North Somerset council. There are four postcode sectors within the BS22 postcode district, one of which is the BS22 8NN postcode sector, which covers areas including Ashcombe, Coronation, Kewstoke, Locking and Oldmixon.
The BS22 postcode district is primarily residential and located along the M5 motorway which provides excellent access to major cities such as Bristol, Exeter and Birmingham.
Mainland areas like Worle, Milton, Locking, Butcombe, Lower Kewstoke, Burnham and Weston-super-Mare are the main areas covered by the BS22 postcode district. It also includes Sand Bay, Wrea Green, Portishead and Walton-in-Gordano.
The postcode area is served by two train stations, Worle railway station and Weston Milton railway station, which provide direct access to the nearby towns of Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. There are also a number of primary schools within the postcode area, such as Locking Primary School, Bisley Bluecoat C of E Primary School, St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College.
The average property price in the BS22 postcode district is around £225,000 and most homes are detached or semi-detached. There are a wide range of local amenities and leisure activities to enjoy, including the nearby Portishead Marina, Sand Bay beach, countryside walks and cycle paths.
The area has a rich culture, with some of the highlights including the Grand Pier and Summerland Amusement Arcade, various outdoor markets, and the Blakehay Theatre, which is one of the oldest theatres in Britain.
Additionally, there are a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs in the area, some of which include the Grand Atlantic Cafe, The Highgate Pub & Kitchen, and of course Weston-super-Mare's infamous fish 'n' chips.
TheBS22 postcode district is a great place to live because of its good transport links, local amenities and schools, and wide range of leisure activities and culture which make it an ideal place for families and individuals alike.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 92%WORKING
- 8%UNEMPLOYED
8% of people in BS22 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 95%WHITE
- 5%NON-WHITE
95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Somerset
BS22 is located in the county of Somerset, in England.
Somerset has a total population of 948,900, making it the 22nd largest county in the UK.
Somerset has a total area of 1610 square miles, and a population density of 227 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | BS22 |
Postal Town | Bristol |
MSOA Name | North Somerset 016 |
LSOA Name | North Somerset 016E |
County | Somerset |
Region | Somerset |
Country | England |
Local Authority | North Somerset |
Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
BS22 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BS22, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, May 11, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.