Area Analysis North Somerset, South West

BS48 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS48 postcode area.

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Population

11,424

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,075 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £462,055 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences641
Anti-social behaviour261
Public order148
Criminal damage and arson140
Other theft138

school Local Schools

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Ravenswood School

Good137 pupils
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Lime Hills Academy

S

Nailsea School

Requires Improvement1042 pupils
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Backwell School

Good1725 pupils
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Kingshill Church School

Good159 pupils
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Grove Junior School

Good230 pupils
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West Leigh Infant School

Good160 pupils
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Hannah More Infant School

Good153 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ashdale B&B
  • Hampton by Hilton
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Brigg and Stow
  • Nailsea Masonic Hall
  • The Fox & Goose
  • Tiffin @ Mizzymead Recreation Centre
  • Aspire Lounge @ Bristol Airport
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Nailsea International Store
  • Offona Ltd
  • Swelter Productions Ltd
  • Aimee's Wine House Ltd
  • M & S Simply Food @ Bristol Airport
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • All Saints Church Hall Kitchen
  • Caffe Nero
  • CBRE Nailsea
  • Nailsea and Tickenham Football Club
  • Tyntesfield House
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
  • Nailsea Theatre Club
  • Southern Co-Operative
  • Superdrug Stores Ltd
  • Tesco
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Nana's Caribbean Cuisine
  • Backwell Fish Bar
  • Backwell Indian Takeaway
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Great Wall
  • + 6 more