About Locking

Locking is a village located in Somerset, England, within the postcode area BS24. It is situated just a few miles from the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, making it a convenient location for those wishing to explore the coast. The village features a mix of residential homes and local amenities, including a primary school and a few shops. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape. Locking is also close to several attractions in the region, such as the historic town of Axbridge and the scenic Mendip Hills. This makes it a suitable base for visitors looking to experience both rural and coastal attractions in Somerset.

School Ratings in Locking

There are 49 schools in and around Locking. Haywood Village Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Locking

The average property price is £284K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £365K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Locking

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Public order is prevalent across Locking, with 23 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Locking

Locking sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Locking

Broadband availability in Locking includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,839 sales

Average Price £284K
£100 — £6.9M
Detached £365K 1,416
Semi £254K 1,332
Terraced £222K 1,279
Flat £159K 637

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

31 Primary
6 Secondary
12 Other
Locking Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Parklands Educate Together Primary Primary Good 0.7 miles Hutton Church of England Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Winterstoke Hundred Academy Secondary Good 1.2 miles Locking Castle and Locking Good 1.5 miles Baytree School 1.5 miles Herons' Moor Academy Primary 1.5 miles Haywood Village Academy Primary Outstanding 1.5 miles Mead Vale Community Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Worle Community School Secondary Requires Improvement 1.8 miles Voyage Learning Campus Good 1.9 miles Oldmixon Primary School Primary 2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Locking IMD 2025

Locking sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
4/10
Health
6/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
8/10
9,548 Children (0-15) 20%
28,959 Working Age 59%
13,340 Older (60+) 27%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 35.7% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 18.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Locking 202 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Locking sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

93 Violence & Sexual Offences
23 Public Order
22 Anti-Social Behaviour
13 Criminal Damage & Arson
12 Other Theft
10 Shoplifting
10 Vehicle Crime
7 Other Crime
4 Bicycle Theft
2 Drugs
2 Weapons
2 Robbery
1 Burglary
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Avon And Somerset Weston Villages
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Weston Milton Train Station 1.8 miles
Worle Train Station 1.8 miles
Weston-Super-Mare Train Station 2.8 miles
Yatton Train Station 5.6 miles
Highbridge And Burnham Train Station 8.2 miles
Nailsea And Backwell Train Station 9.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Elborough 0.6 miles Upper Canada 0.6 miles Lower Canada 0.9 miles Hutton 0.9 miles Hillend 0.9 miles Knightcott 1.2 miles West Wick 1.2 miles Woolvers Hill 1.4 miles Christon 1.4 miles Stonebridge 1.9 miles Banwell 1.9 miles Oldmixon 2 miles

Local Government

District North Somerset
County Somerset
Ward Hutton & Locking
Constituency Weston-Super-Mare
Parish Bleadon
Region South West

Streets in BS24 30 shown View all streets

A370 6 Abbey Gardens 1 Accommodation Road 2 Achilles Path 1 Adastral Road 1 Airoh End 2 Aisecome Way 1 Allans Way 1 Aller Parade 4 Amesbury Drive 1 Anson Road 4 Apple Farm Lane 1 Ash Tree Close 1 Ashford Drive 1 Astazou Drive 1 Autumn Mews 1 Aztec Walk 1 Babbage Row 1 Badgers Way 2 Balls Barn Lane 2 Banwell Road 3 Barker Close 1 Barrow Road 1 Barry Close 1 Bartletts Way 1 Batch Lane 1 Baylie Avenue 2 Beaufighter Road 1 Beaufort Close 1 Beechmount Close 2

Postcodes in BS24 50 shown View all postcodes

BS24 0AA BS24 0AB BS24 0AD BS24 0AF BS24 0AG BS24 0AL BS24 0AN BS24 0AP BS24 0AS BS24 0AU BS24 0AW BS24 0AX BS24 0BA BS24 0BD BS24 0BE BS24 0BG BS24 0BH BS24 0BL BS24 0BN BS24 0BP BS24 0BQ BS24 0BT BS24 0BW BS24 0BX BS24 0BY BS24 0BZ BS24 0DA BS24 0DB BS24 0DE BS24 0DF BS24 0DG BS24 0DJ BS24 0DN BS24 0DP BS24 0DQ BS24 0DR BS24 0DS BS24 0DT BS24 0DX BS24 0DY BS24 0DZ BS24 0EB BS24 0ED BS24 0EG BS24 0EN BS24 0EQ BS24 0ES BS24 0EU BS24 0EW BS24 0EX