BS24 area guide
Who lives in BS24, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- North Somerset
- Region
- South West
- Population
- 46,226 (2024)
BS24Postcode district · Weston-Super-Mare
What BS24 is like
The BS24 postcode district in North Somerset covers 691 live postcodes and is home to about 46,226 people in 17,771 households. 72% of households own their home, 17% rent privately and 10% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 57.9% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in BS24 sold for a median of £280,000 over the year to August 2026.
How BS24 compares
Headline figures for BS24, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 33.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 53% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where BS24 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
21.5% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
94% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 03Mostly owner-occupied
72% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
BS24 FAQs
01Is BS24 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in BS24?The median sale price over the last year was £280,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £280,000.
03Is BS24 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in BS24?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers BS24?The local authority for BS24 is North Somerset.
The local authority for BS24 is North Somerset.
06How well connected is BS24?Connectivity scores 1.8 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 1.8 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.