Weston Clarence
North Somerset 022 · 4 sub-areas · 6,450 residents
North Somerset 022 is a largely residential corner of North Somerset, home to around 6,450 people and sitting noticeably older in its age profile than most comparable areas in the South West. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £1,065 a month — slightly below the UK median for a two-bed — though rents rose 3.6% last year and ownership remains the dominant tenure here.
Weston Clarence is a commuter neighbourhood within North Somerset — train into Bristol runs in around 33 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Weston Clarence?
3 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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 Clarence in North Somerset
Living in Weston Clarence
This part of North Somerset is quiet, settled, and skewed toward older residents — over a quarter of the population is 65 or above, and the feel is more established suburb than transient rental market. With 62% of households owner-occupied, it's the kind of area where people tend to put down roots rather than pass through.
Rents are in a reasonable range for the South West. A two-bed comes in around £1,065 a month, which is modestly below the UK's national two-bed median of roughly £1,200. Three-bedroom homes step up to around £1,326 — still competitive compared with Bristol or Bath. That said, affordability relative to local wages is tight: rent-to-take-home runs at about 55%, meaning more than half a typical resident's net pay goes on housing.
The neighbourhood carries a commuter-town character. Around 55% of residents travel by car, and only 4% use public transport for their commute. A rail station is roughly 1,300 metres away — about a 16-minute walk — and the nearest major employment hub is accessible in around 33 minutes. Most people here are commuting out to work, which explains why the median workplace salary (jobs physically here) runs notably lower than what residents actually earn.
Greenspace is one of the clear strengths: over 74% of residents can reach green space within a walkable distance, with the nearest patch just over 200 metres from typical homes. That accessibility, combined with a low unemployment rate (claimant count around 2.5%) and full gigabit broadband coverage, rounds out a picture of a stable, well-connected residential area that suits those who want calm and space over city-centre buzz. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Somerset 022 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, well-established residential area with excellent greenspace access — over 74% of residents can reach green space within a short walk — full gigabit broadband, and low unemployment. The trade-off is that public transport is limited, the school ratings picture is below the national average, and more than half of a typical resident's take-home goes on rent.
- What is the rent in North Somerset 022?
- A typical one-bedroom runs around £810 a month, a two-bed around £1,065, and a three-bed around £1,326. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from council-level data. Rents rose 3.6% over the past year, so expect modest upward pressure.
- Is North Somerset 022 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 102 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's worth looking at which categories are driving that figure — visitor or commercial footfall can inflate local numbers in ways that don't reflect everyday residential experience.
- What's the commute from North Somerset 022 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about a 16-minute walk (1,300 metres). The nearest major employment hub is around 33 minutes away by car or public transport. Birmingham is roughly 130 minutes by rail and London around 141 minutes. Most residents here drive — only 4% commute by public transport.
- Who lives in North Somerset 022?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 28% of residents are 65 or above, and the 50–64 group adds another 22%. Nearly two-thirds of households own their home. It's a quiet, established community with low turnover rather than a transient rental market.
- What schools are near North Somerset 022?
- There are 46 schools within 2 km of typical homes, but only around 33% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 12 km away. Families should check individual Ofsted reports and the local authority's admissions information for the most up-to-date picture.
- Is North Somerset 022 good for families?
- It has real appeal for families wanting space and greenspace — 74% of residents live within easy reach of green areas, and the area is quiet and low-density. The school ratings are a concern, though, with only around a third of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. Car dependency is high, so a car is essentially a necessity.