Living in BS23, North Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS23 in North Somerset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Somerset: £314,628, up 7.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around BS23
126 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £178,000 and a range from £78,000 to £685,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4B DICKENSON ROAD, BS23 1YW | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| FLAT 38 EDDINGTON COURT, 30 BEACH ROAD, BS23 1DH | flat-maisonette | £84,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 4 WILTON GARDENS, BS23 1XA | flat-maisonette | £101,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 41 STATION ROAD, BS23 1XY | semi-detached | £435,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 35 DROVE ROAD, BS23 3NN | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| FLAT 20 EDDINGTON COURT, 30 BEACH ROAD, BS23 1DH | flat-maisonette | £150,000 | 2026-04-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
21 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walliscote Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Broadoak Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Worle Community School | Secondary | Requires improvement | 2.0 mi |
16 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.5% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
| Professional occupations | 11.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
544 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on North Somerset's figures.
Common questions about BS23
What is the average house price in BS23?
The average sold price in North Somerset is £314,628 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BS23?
Prices in North Somerset are up 7.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BS23?
The median of 126 recorded sales around central BS23 in the last 2 years is £178,000, ranging from £78,000 to £685,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS23?
21 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS23, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS23?
544 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS23 at risk of flooding?
Central BS23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BS23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £178,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 544 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS23 safe?
544 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BS23 or BS24, BS23 or BS22, BS23 or BS29.
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