Weston Milton
North Somerset 017 · 6 sub-areas · 9,328 residents
North Somerset 017 is a largely residential stretch within North Somerset, home to around 9,300 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,065 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a two-bed — and over four in five households here own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a distinctly settled feel.
Weston Milton 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 Weston Milton?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Weston Milton in North Somerset
Living in Weston Milton
This part of North Somerset has the character of established owner-occupier suburbia: quiet streets, low social housing, and a population that skews noticeably older than most English neighbourhoods. It doesn't feel like a place in transition — most people who live here have put down roots, and that shows in the low private rental turnover and the strong greenspace access (the nearest green space is, on average, about 300 metres away, and over half of residents are within easy walking distance of one).
Cost-wise, it sits in a comfortable middle ground. A one-bedroom runs around £810 a month, a two-bed about £1,065, and a three-bed roughly £1,326. Those are reasonable figures for the South West, though the rent-to-take-home ratio tells a more complicated story: at around 55%, housing costs absorb a significant share of typical incomes here. The median deposit takes nearly five years to save at local salary levels, which helps explain why ownership rates are so high among longer-term residents but the ladder feels steep for newcomers.
The people who live here are predominantly settled and owner-occupying — over 80% own their home. The age profile stands out: more than a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket is also well above typical urban shares. Younger renters in the 18–34 range make up a relatively small slice. Ethnic diversity is low, with over 93% of residents born in the UK. It's a community that changes slowly.
Practically, this area suits those who can drive: nearly two-thirds of residents commute by car, and just over 3% use public transport for their journey to work. The rail station is roughly 950 metres away — about a 12-minute walk — and connections to the wider South West are available from there. Working from home is already common, with around one in four residents doing so. For schools and sub-area detail, see the streets and sub-areas section below.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Somerset 017 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area with low crime, good greenspace access, and a strong sense of community stability. The trade-off is that it skews older and car-dependent, with limited public transport and school Ofsted ratings well below the national average. It suits established households more than young renters or families prioritising top-rated schools.
- What is the rent in North Somerset 017?
- A one-bedroom runs around £810 a month, a two-bed about £1,065, and a three-bed roughly £1,326. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3.6% over the past year. Council tax on top adds around £208 a month at Band D.
- Is North Somerset 017 safe?
- Yes, by national standards. The recorded crime rate is about 62 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, compared to a UK national rate of around 80 per 1,000. The area's low deprivation score and stable, owner-occupied population profile are consistent with a low-crime neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from North Somerset 017 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 950 metres away — roughly a 12-minute walk. Most residents drive: 64% use a car to commute, while only around 3% use public transport. Working from home is common at nearly one in four residents. Rail journeys to Birmingham and London take roughly two hours and just over two hours respectively.
- Who lives in North Somerset 017?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 28% of residents are 65 or older, and 82% own their home. The 18–34 age group makes up only about 15% of the population. It's a low-turnover, ethnically homogeneous community with a significant share of working-from-home professionals.
- What schools are near North Somerset 017?
- There are 74 schools within two kilometres of typical residents, but only around 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 8.9 km away. Families should check specific school catchment allocations carefully before moving here.
- How does North Somerset 017 compare to the rest of North Somerset for affordability?
- Rents are moderate compared to national benchmarks, but the rent-to-take-home ratio of around 55% means housing still absorbs a significant chunk of typical earnings. The median deposit takes nearly five years to save at local salary levels. High ownership rates reflect long-term residents rather than easy affordability for newcomers.