BS48 1BN is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from West Hill in North Somerset. Administratively it sits within Long Ashton ward and the North Somerset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS48 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00075043 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS48 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS48 1BN.
360
46
£ 60,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS48 1BN 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BS48 1BN — age 46, 95% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS48 1BN. The average age is 46.1. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS48 1BN has low crime rates — 16 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
Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Nailsea School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Lime Hills Academy
Ravenswood School
Kingshill Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Boots Company PLC1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- Maynews Limited1.0 km
- Simply Green Zero Waste0.9 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Nailsea Micropub0.8 km
- Royal Oak0.7 km
- Sawyers Arms0.2 km
- The Coates House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Ltd0.7 km
- Ivy Kitchen0.8 km
- Paradiso Restaurant0.8 km
- Posh Spice0.7 km
- The Well Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Great Wall0.8 km
- Nailsea Fish Bar0.8 km
- Nailsea Indian Cottage0.9 km
- New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Subway0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nailsea & Backwell2.1 km
- Shirehampton6.9 km
- Avonmouth7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Esso Garage0.1 km
- Esso Garage0.1 km
- Lodge Lane0.2 km
- Southfield Road0.3 km
- Blackthorn Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS481BN · Data under Open Government Licence