Postcode Analysis North Somerset, South West

BS48 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

225

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 59,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order19
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Golden Valley Primary School

Outstanding0.4 km
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Nailsea School

Requires Improvement1042 pupils0.4 km
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Ravenswood School

Good137 pupils0.9 km
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Lime Hills Academy

0.9 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Kingshill Church School

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Grove Junior School

Good230 pupils1.4 km
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Hannah More Infant School

Good153 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Superdrug Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
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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
fastfood

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