Now is a great time to move to Weston. Aside from the fantastic transport links and the quality of housing you can get for your money, a huge amount of investment is being spent on the town.
If you’re considering moving to Weston, but are not sure which area to live in, we’ve put together a summary of the various locations and amenities available to help you decide…

“In 2016 I moved back to Weston from London with my family, and found an amazing community spirit, good schools and some very cool and dynamic people who, like me, are now making Weston their home.
I can jump on the train to Bristol and be there in 30 minutes, or catch one of the 22 trains going directly to London Paddington and be there in just over two hours. I now have the best of both worlds.”
Jane Murch, Chief of Staff,
Office of Daniel Aldridge MP.

£20 million was secured through the Government’s Levelling Up fund in 2023. With Super Culture’s £1 million grant for the revitalisation of Weston’s arts and cultural scene, alongside numerous community regeneration initiative, life in Weston has been getting better and better for visitors and people living in the town.
Listen to our podcasts, to hear more from the locals about how the town is changing for the best.
(Right Whirligig Festival Climate Carnival Parade, photo Paul Blakemore)

Weston-super-Mare is a fantastic place for families to live due to its mix of coastal activities, outdoor lifestyle, family-friendly attractions, great nurseries and schools, plus an abundance of groups aimed at both adults and young people.
Discover more things to do in Weston
(Left Luke Jerram’s crossings at Weston’s Marine Lake, photo Mark Atherton)

Weston is also dotted with so many parks and green spaces. In 2023 a fabulous new play area at Castle batch in Worle was opened costing £400,000. The park offers all-inclusive SEND play equipment.
Just a stones throw from the beach is the wonderful Ellenborough Park East with its play area and Ellenborough Park West well-being park, with its weekends of free activities such as yoga and meditation in the summer months. Grove park is also a beautiful, well-used space with its regular bandstand entertainment and café.
Listen to our podcast from Lynsey McKinstrey about bringing up a family in Weston.

There is an enormous amount of clubs and groups available for adults and young people in Weston. People can get involved in football, rugby, badminton, horse riding, kitesurfing, windsurfing and tennis, as well as clubs like Girlguiding, Scouts, crafting, singing, theatre and dance.
Take a look at the clubs on offer in Weston
(Right photo Neil O’Donoghue, @nodpics, Community Renewal Fund)

Weston has some very good schools with several ‘Outstanding’ and many awarded ‘good’ in their Ofsted report.

Located in the town centre, close to the seafront, Weston College is an Ofsted outstanding college of further and higher education. It provides education and vocational training to nearly 30,000 learners across the country.
Renowned for its entrepreneurial approach and innovative thinking, the college offers 550 courses across six campuses in Weston, as well as over 70 apprenticeships, and plays a key role in training and business relations in the town. It also houses one of only three SEND Centres for Excellence in the UK.
Best areas to live in Weston-super-Mare

One of Weston’s biggest draws is its affordable seafront living. You’ll find everything from historic Victorian and Edwardian terraces and townhouses, to modern apartment complexes.
Weston town centre offers a variety of housing options and a lively community atmosphere. The train station is located here, making it a convenient location for commuters and an ideal place for individuals and families who enjoy urban living.
Many of the older homes in the town centre feature characterful period details like bay windows, ornate facades, and original fireplaces.
(Left Birnbeck Lodge Apartments, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

Weston Hillside, on the elevated western side of the town, is a popular area with lots of residential period properties. Many of these buildings are well-positioned to take advantage of the stunning panoramic views over the Bristol Channel and surrounding countryside. The area is also within walking distance of the town centre and seafront.
(Right Upper Kewstoke Road, Weston Hillside, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

This picturesque residential area sits to the west of Weston hillside, slightly further out of town. Home to Worlebury Woods and its Iron Age hill fort, the lush green surroundings provide a serene backdrop for residents, as well as opportunities for walks with sea views.
The quiet suburban environment and proximity to several schools makes it an excellent choice for those seeking a family-friendly neighbourhood, and there are housing options for various budgets, from traditional to contemporary architectural styles.
(Left The Crescent, Milton, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

Located just outside the town centre, Ashcombe is a suburban area set around beautiful Ashcombe Park. The park itself is a great spot for dog walking and has tennis courts, a bowling club, two childrens’ play areas and a seasonal café.
The majority of houses here are decent-sized, post-war, detached and semi-detached family homes.
(Right Ashcombe Park Road, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

Watched over by the 12th century St Nicholas Church from its hilltop perch, Uphill is a pretty village with a small marina and beautiful views of the Somerset coastline, just south of Weston’s main beach.
Surrounded by rugged countryside, nationally-important nature reserves and superb walking and cycling possibilities (The Route 33 ‘Tidal Trail’ runs through the village), Uphill also has its own shops, several good pubs, restaurants and good schools.
(Left Uphill Way, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

Uphill beach is home to the Windzone, (one of the only dedicated areas for kite buggies, stunt kites and Blokarts in the UK), and there’s no better place to watch the action on the sand and water.
Weston General Hospital is also located here, making it a convenient place to live for hospital workers.
Discover more about Uphill Village
(Left St Aubyn’s Avenue, Uphill, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

The suburb of Worle lies to the west of Weston, and is situated close to junction 21 of the M5 motorway. Here you’ll a large, thriving village vibe, with eateries, dance studios, Indian restaurants, pubs, several large supermarkets, great transport links and an out-of-town retail centre.
Houses in Worle are mainly 1960s and 70s in style.
Discover more about Worle here
(Right image Juniper Place, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

If you have beach-living dreams to fulfil, Sand Bay or Kewstoke could be the place for you. A 10-minute drive north along the coast from Weston seafront, this stretch of beautiful National Trust coastline offers a rural village environment, complete with a café, a few restaurants, plus the South Sands Hotel, which livens up the place with dune-side dining and live music events in the summer.
Houses in this area are often detached, and there are a number of bungalows and two storey apartments.
(Left Beach Road, Sand Bay, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

Nestled at the point where the Mendip Hills meet the Severn Estuary and the River Axe (and the A370 into Weston), Bleadon Village is home to some 1,050 residents as well as a number of local shops, cafés and pubs. It provides great access to Burnham, as well as the M5 motorway.
Bleadon has a strong community with a blend of long-standing local families and newcomers hailing from diverse backgrounds.
Bleadon Hill is particularly sought after for its hillside views.
(Right Roman Road, Bleadon, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

Hutton is a popular village located four miles inland from Weston-super-Mare, close to the Mendip Hills AONB. The village has a great local pub with a number of cafés and eateries.
(Right Ormrod Grove, Locking Parklands, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)

This exciting modern housing development, built on the former RAF airbase, sits on the edge of Weston, with great access to the A370 and M5. There are around 6,500 houses here, with a mix of pastel-coloured semis, townhouses, apartments and family properties. It’s a great spot for first-time buyers and young families.
West Wick is another modern development, which is very close to the M5 motorway junction, and popular for commuters.
(Right Howitt Way, Weston Village, photo David Plaister Estate Agents)
Average Property prices in Weston-super-Mare – how do they compare to Bristol.
With house prices considerably lower in Weston-super-Mare than the West Country capital, Bristolians are moving to the North Somerset seaside town in their droves.
According to Rightmove, the average house price in Weston in 2023 is £271,853, in comparison to Bristol at £393,582. The average semi-detached houses in Weston reach £289,413 while in Bristol, they are £429,391.
According to home.co.uk average rent per month for a house in Weston is £1,242 (2023) with average prices of 1 bedroom – £737, 2 bedrooms – £963, 3 bedrooms – £1,284, 4 bedrooms – £2,000

Weston has long been a place to welcome and support people from all backgrounds, race or religions.
Community groups and organisations in Weston such as The Other Place provide opportunities for collaboration and community-led experimentation, as well as a place to support, learn from, and bring minority groups in Weston together.
Other excellent organisations who work at the heart of Weston’s community include: Race Equality North Somerset (RENS) and Community Weston.

Weston has a growing LGBTQ+ community and the LGBTQ+ Forum is a space for people to find support and reach like-minded people. Every July, a month-long celebration ‘Beautifully Proud’, takes place across the town. In autumn 2023 Weston was also chosen to host the main event for UK Pride.
Listen to Matt Hardy, Operational Services Manager for Weston Town Council, and Event Creator of Beautifully Proud talk about insight into life in Weston’s LGBTQ+ community, and how the town’s burgeoning cultural scene has ignited his creative spirit.
Two Councils supporting Weston
We’re lucky enough to have two councils covering Weston – North Somerset Council and Weston Town Council.
Each has different responsibilities which are provided in this handy overview.