BS48 1AJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Nailsea in Nailsea. Administratively it sits within Nailsea Golden Valley ward and the North Somerset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS48 1AJ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BS48 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00074641 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS48 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS48 1AJ.
225
58
£ 59,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS48 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, BS48 1AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS48 1AJ. The average age is 58.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS48 1AJ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Golden Valley Primary School
Nailsea School
Ravenswood School
Lime Hills Academy
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Kingshill Church School
Grove Junior School
Hannah More Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Ashley Olsen Greengrocer0.7 km
- Boots Company PLC0.2 km
- Burchills0.3 km
- Holland and Barrett0.2 km
- M&Co Trading Limited0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Mizzymead Recreation Centre0.7 km
- Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Nailsea Micropub0.1 km
- Royal Oak0.1 km
- Sawyers Arms0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe 1190.2 km
- Coffee #10.2 km
- Coffee Corner0.3 km
- Costa Coffee Ltd0.2 km
- Costa Ltd0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Great Wall0.1 km
- Kebab Kitchen0.3 km
- Nailsea Fish Bar0.1 km
- Nailsea Indian Cottage0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nailsea & Backwell1.7 km
- Yatton7.0 km
- Shirehampton7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Link Road0.0 km
- Link Road0.0 km
- Stock Way North0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS481AJ · Data under Open Government Licence