Weston Uphill
North Somerset 025 · 4 sub-areas · 6,185 residents
North Somerset 025 is a predominantly owner-occupied corner of North Somerset, home to around 6,185 people with a noticeably older age profile than most of the wider South West. A typical two-bedroom property rents for around £1,065 a month — slightly below the UK median for a 2-bed — and nearly seven in ten homes here are owned outright or with a mortgage.
Weston Uphill is a commuter neighbourhood within North Somerset — train into Bristol runs in around 50 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Weston Uphill?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Weston Uphill in North Somerset
Living in Weston Uphill
This part of North Somerset has a settled, residential feel that sets it apart from the more transient neighbourhoods closer to Bristol. The population skews older — more than a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and the 50–64 group makes up another 21%, which gives the area a noticeably quieter character than urban parts of the region. It's not a commuter hotspot in the conventional sense, but the commuter town flag is raised here, and around 62% of residents travel by car, pointing to a landscape where public transport plays a modest supporting role.
On cost, North Somerset 025 sits at the more accessible end of the local market. A one-bedroom property runs around £810 a month, a two-bed around £1,065, and a three-bed around £1,326. Those figures are broadly in line with — or slightly below — the UK national median for equivalent bedroom counts. That said, rent-to-take-home ratio sits at around 55%, which is high by any measure and reflects the fact that local workplace salaries (median around £28,700 a year) lag behind what residents actually earn (median around £33,000), suggesting many working-age locals commute out for better-paying roles.
Ownership dominates here: 69% of homes are owner-occupied, with private renting accounting for only around 15% of tenures and social housing around 16%. That ownership skew tends to mean lower turnover, stable neighbours, and streets that feel looked-after — but it also means fewer rental properties on the market at any given time, so availability can be tight.
Greenspace is reasonably close — the nearest accessible green area is under 700 metres away on average — and 100% of premises here have access to gigabit-capable broadband, with no properties falling below the universal service obligation. For those working from home (around 21% of residents do), that's a meaningful practical advantage. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Somerset 025 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area with high owner-occupation and good broadband — well-suited to older residents, remote workers, and families who don't need to rely on public transport. The crime rate is above the national average and school ratings within catchment are well below the national norm, so it's worth weighing those against the relatively affordable rents.
- What is the rent in North Somerset 025?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £810 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,065, and a three-bedroom around £1,326. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.6% year-on-year.
- Is North Somerset 025 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 113 per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's worth checking the specific crime categories for the streets you're considering, as headline rates can be influenced by local geography and reporting patterns.
- What's the commute from North Somerset 025 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.7km away — about a 33-minute walk or a short drive. From there, the nearest major UK employment hub is around 50 minutes away. Rail journeys to London take approximately 158 minutes by public transport. Most residents drive: around 62% commute by car.
- Who lives in North Somerset 025?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. More than a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and around half are aged 50 or older. Young renters are relatively rare, and about 90% of residents are UK-born. Around 21% of residents work from home.
- What schools are near North Somerset 025?
- There are 33 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 12.5% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 12km away. Families should check individual current Ofsted ratings carefully before committing.
- How affordable is buying a home in North Somerset 025?
- The median house price is around £309,000, and it takes a typical buyer about 4.7 years to save a deposit — somewhat better than the national picture in many areas. Council tax at Band D runs around £2,491 a year, which is on the higher side for the South West.