Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

OLD COTTAGE ROW, BS48 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD COTTAGE ROW, BS48 1DB.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 59,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS48 1DB 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BS48 1DB's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BS48 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Old Cottage Row, 0.9km from East End in Nailsea. Administratively it sits within Nailsea Golden Valley ward and the North Somerset constituency.

For serious buyers, BS48 1DB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 18 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00074640 (shared with 29 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 1DB. 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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

BS48 1DB has low crime rates — 18 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Golden Valley Primary School

Outstanding0.6 km
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Nailsea School

Requires Improvement1042 pupils0.9 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Wraxall Church of England Primary School

Good81 pupils1.2 km
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Ravenswood School

Good137 pupils1.5 km
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Lime Hills Academy

1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Boots Company PLC1.0 km
  • Cherry Pie Bakery1.0 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.9 km
  • Maynews Limited1.0 km
  • Parsons Bakery Ltd1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Masonic Hall0.4 km
  • Nailsea Micropub0.8 km
  • Royal Oak0.7 km
  • Sawyers Arms0.4 km
  • The Coates House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe 1191.0 km
  • Coffee #11.0 km
  • Costa Coffee Ltd1.0 km
  • Costa Ltd0.7 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Superdrug Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Great Wall0.8 km
  • Kebab Kitchen1.0 km
  • Nailsea Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Nailsea Indian Cottage0.8 km
  • New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nailsea & Backwell1.8 km
  • Shirehampton7.1 km
  • Yatton7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mayflower Gardens0.1 km
  • Mayflower Gardens0.1 km
  • Lodge Lane0.2 km
  • Spindleberry Grove0.3 km
  • Beech Drive0.3 km