BS48 is a postcode district in North Somerset, South West, covering 746 active and 221 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BS48 (18%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS48 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BS48 are around £462k, up 4.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BS48 at 149 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BS48 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BS48 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS48 postcode area.
11,424
46
£ 49,075 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BS48 combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£462k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £462k. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ravenswood School
Lime Hills Academy
Nailsea School
Backwell School
Kingshill Church School
Grove Junior School
West Leigh Infant School
Hannah More Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ashdale B&B
- Hampton by Hilton
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Brigg and Stow
- Nailsea Masonic Hall
- The Fox & Goose
- Tiffin @ Mizzymead Recreation Centre
- Aspire Lounge @ Bristol Airport
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- All Saints Church Hall Kitchen
- Caffe Nero
- CBRE Nailsea
- Nailsea and Tickenham Football Club
- Tyntesfield House
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Nailsea Theatre Club
- Southern Co-Operative
- Superdrug Stores Ltd
- Tesco
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Nana's Caribbean Cuisine
- Backwell Fish Bar
- Backwell Indian Takeaway
- Domino's Pizza
- Great Wall
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- W H Smith
- Aimee's Wine House Ltd
- M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport
- M&Co Trading Limited
- Maynews Limited
- + 33 more
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