Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

BS48 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS48 1AR.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 59,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS48 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BS48 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS48 1AR is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Nailsea in Nailsea. Administratively it sits within Nailsea Golden Valley ward and the North Somerset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS48, BS48 1AR offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00074658 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS48 1AR. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BS48 1AR has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting15
Other theft11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Golden Valley Primary School

Outstanding0.5 km
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Nailsea School

Requires Improvement1042 pupils0.7 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Inadequate1.1 km
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Lime Hills Academy

1.2 km
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Ravenswood School

Good137 pupils1.2 km
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Kingshill Church School

Good159 pupils1.2 km
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Wraxall Church of England Primary School

Good81 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Superdrug Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Boots Company PLC0.7 km
  • Burchills0.7 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.6 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited0.7 km
  • Maynews Limited0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Masonic Hall0.1 km
  • Nailsea Micropub0.5 km
  • Royal Oak0.4 km
  • Sawyers Arms0.2 km
  • The Coates House0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe 1190.7 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • Coffee Corner0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Ltd0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Great Wall0.5 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.7 km
  • Nailsea Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Nailsea Indian Cottage0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nailsea & Backwell1.9 km
  • Shirehampton7.3 km
  • Yatton7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Southfield Road0.0 km
  • Southfield Road0.0 km
  • Blackthorn Way0.1 km
  • Beech Drive0.2 km
  • Mayflower Gardens0.3 km