BS48 1BY is a sought-after residential area on The Hamlet, 0.8km 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 1BY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £592k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00074640 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HAMLET, BS48 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HAMLET, BS48 1BY.
263
46
£ 59,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS48 1BY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS48 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £592k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £592k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS48 1BY. The average age is 46.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 610,000
8 sales · Mean £ 586,125
Terraced
£ 355,000
2 sales · Mean £ 355,000
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
2 sales · Mean £ 317,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS48 1BY has low crime rates — 30 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
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Lime Hills Academy
Ravenswood School
Kingshill Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots Company PLC0.9 km
- Burchills0.9 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- M&Co Trading Limited0.9 km
- Maynews Limited0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Nailsea Micropub0.7 km
- Royal Oak0.6 km
- Sawyers Arms0.2 km
- The Coates House0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe 1190.9 km
- Coffee #10.9 km
- Coffee Corner0.9 km
- Costa Coffee Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Great Wall0.7 km
- Kebab Kitchen0.9 km
- Nailsea Fish Bar0.7 km
- Nailsea Indian Cottage0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nailsea & Backwell1.9 km
- Shirehampton7.2 km
- Yatton7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mayflower Gardens0.1 km
- Lodge Lane0.1 km
- Mayflower Gardens0.1 km
- Beech Drive0.2 km
- Blackthorn Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS481BY · Data under Open Government Licence