Weston Bournville
North Somerset 021 · 5 sub-areas · 7,952 residents
North Somerset 021 is a predominantly residential area within North Somerset, home to around 7,950 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,065 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — though with nearly half of all households in social housing, the private rental market here is smaller than you might expect.
Weston Bournville is a commuter neighbourhood within North Somerset — train into Bristol runs in around 31 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Weston Bournville?
3 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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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Weston Bournville in North Somerset
Living in Weston Bournville
This part of North Somerset has a character shaped heavily by its social housing stock. Nearly half of all households — around 47% — are in social tenure, which is unusually high by any national measure, and gives the area a more settled, community-rooted feel than the transient private-renter neighbourhoods you'd find closer to Bristol's centre. That also means the private market is relatively limited, so if you're renting privately, your options will be narrower than the headline population size suggests.
Rents are genuinely affordable by regional standards. A one-bedroom property runs around £810 a month, a two-bed about £1,065, and a three-bed roughly £1,326. These are estimated figures — the official rent data covers North Somerset as a whole, and we scale to neighbourhood level using local sale prices — but they paint an accurate picture: this is one of the more affordable corners of the South West for private renters. Rents rose around 3.6% over the past year, in line with the wider regional trend.
The population skews younger than you might expect for a largely social-rented area. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, and nearly a quarter are in the 18–34 bracket — so this isn't a retirement-heavy enclave. Single-person households make up over a third of all homes. The degree-qualified share, at just under 21%, is below the South West average, and median resident earnings sit at around £33,000 a year.
Practically, the area is car-dependent — nearly 60% of residents commute by car, and public transport accounts for fewer than 5% of journeys. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.1 km away, about a 14-minute walk. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in around 31 minutes. If you're weighing up sub-areas, see the streets and sub-areas listed below for more detail.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Somerset 021 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are genuinely affordable — around £1,065 a month for a two-bedroom home — and the area has a settled, community feel driven by its large social housing stock. The trade-off is that local deprivation is significant, school quality within catchment distance is below average, and you'll almost certainly need a car to get around comfortably.
- What is the rent in North Somerset 021?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £810 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,065, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,326. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3.6% over the past year.
- Is North Somerset 021 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 217 per 1,000 residents annually, which is notably above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the bottom two deciles nationally for deprivation, which correlates with higher reported crime. It's worth checking street-level police data for the specific streets you're considering.
- What's the commute from North Somerset 021 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.1 km away — roughly a 14-minute walk. The nearest major employment hub is around 31 minutes away. Nearly 60% of residents drive to work; public transport is used by fewer than 5%, so if you're car-free, factor that in carefully.
- Who lives in North Somerset 021?
- A mix of families and younger adults — around a quarter of residents are under 18, and another quarter are aged 18–34. Nearly half of households are in social housing, with owner-occupation at 35% and private renting at around 17%. Single-person households make up over a third of all homes.
- What schools are near North Somerset 021?
- There are 60 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 11 km away. Families should check individual school pages and current catchment maps on the Ofsted website before committing.
- How affordable is North Somerset 021 compared to the rest of the South West?
- It's among the more affordable areas in the region in absolute rent terms, with a two-bedroom home at around £1,065 a month. A deposit is achievable in roughly 2.9 years on a typical local salary. The catch is that rent still absorbs around 55% of average take-home pay here, reflecting modest local wages rather than truly low rents.