Mid Worle
North Somerset 016 · 6 sub-areas · 8,734 residents
North Somerset 016 is a quieter, largely owner-occupied corner of North Somerset, home to around 8,700 people and skewing noticeably older than the national average. A typical two-bedroom home rents for about £1,065 a month — slightly below the UK national median — and nearly three in four residents own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Mid Worle is a commuter neighbourhood within North Somerset — train into Bristol runs in around 37 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Mid Worle?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,194 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Mid Worle in North Somerset
Living in Mid Worle
This part of North Somerset feels settled and residential in a way that distinguishes it sharply from the more transient areas of nearby Bristol. The population skews older — around 30% of residents are 65 or over, and fewer than one in six are aged 18 to 34 — which shapes the pace and character of the area. It's the kind of place where people put down roots rather than pass through.
On cost, North Somerset 016 sits in comfortable territory. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,065 a month, a touch under the UK median for that bedroom size. Even a three-bedroom property averages around £1,326 a month, which represents reasonable value given the greenspace and relative calm on offer. Owner-occupation dominates at nearly 73%, so the private rental market is relatively limited — around 16% of households rent privately.
The demographic picture is one of the most settled in North Somerset. Ethnic diversity is low, with over 92% of residents UK-born, and one-person households make up just under 34% of all homes — broadly in line with national norms but perhaps slightly elevated given the older age profile. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 22% of residents, which sits below the national graduate average, reflecting a mix of professional and non-graduate working households.
Practically speaking, residents are overwhelmingly car-dependent — nearly two in three commute by car, and just over 4% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.1 km away, about a 14-minute walk. Working from home is more common here than in many comparable areas, with nearly one in five residents doing so. Greenspace is accessible: the nearest open space is around 315 metres away, and roughly half of residents are within easy walking distance of parkland. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Somerset 016 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, settled area with good greenspace access and below-average crime rates — well suited to older residents or families wanting calm. If you're young and looking for a lively social scene or easy public transport, it's less of a natural fit. The car-dependent layout and older demographic profile define its character.
- What is the rent in North Somerset 016?
- A one-bedroom runs around £810 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,065, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,326. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.6% in the past year. The two-bed rate is slightly below the UK national median.
- Is North Somerset 016 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The area records around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The settled, owner-occupied demographic and low deprivation index both point in the same direction. It's one of the calmer parts of North Somerset by recorded crime.
- What's the commute from North Somerset 016 to Bristol or major cities?
- Most residents drive — around 65% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.1 km away (roughly a 14-minute walk). By public transport, London is around 132 minutes and Birmingham around 130 minutes. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in about 37 minutes, though you'll almost certainly need a car for the first leg.
- Who lives in North Somerset 016?
- Mostly older, long-established residents — around 30% are 65 or over, which is roughly double the national share. Nearly three in four households own their home. It's a low-turnover area with limited rental stock, low ethnic diversity, and a workforce mix that leans away from graduate-sector employment.
- What schools are near North Somerset 016?
- There are 82 schools within 2km, but only around 23% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 7.5 km away. Families should research individual schools carefully before committing to the area.
- How affordable is buying a home in North Somerset 016?
- The median house price is around £263,000. On the typical local resident salary of about £33,000 a year, it takes roughly four years to save a deposit — more manageable than many urban markets, though rents at 55% of typical take-home pay are stretched if you're trying to save while renting.