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Backwell & Flax Bourton

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About

Backwell & Flax Bourton are villages in North Somerset, located near the M5 motorway and Bristol Airport. The area is known for its mix of rural and suburban character, with green spaces like Backwell Lake and the Gordano Valley providing outdoor recreation. Backwell has a railway station with direct services to Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, making it a commuter hub.

Flax Bourton is smaller, with a more rural feel, surrounded by farmland and woodland. The villages share local amenities including schools, shops, and pubs, while larger retail and employment centres are easily accessible in Bristol or Clevedon. The area maintains a balance between countryside living and connectivity to urban centres.

Area overview

On average Backwell & Flax Bourton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Backwell & Flax Bourton is £62,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Backwell & Flax Bourton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Backwell & Flax Bourton Population
6,198
Population density
222.6 per km²

Demographics

British
5,687
91.74%
Other White
204
3.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
0.98%
Irish
51
0.82%
Indian
44
0.71%
Total population: 6,199

Housing

Owns outright
1,098
45.77%
Owns with a mortgage
901
37.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
220
9.17%
Other social rented
107
4.46%
Other forms of private rent
40
1.67%
Total households: 2,399

Property prices in Backwell & Flax Bourton

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £592,475 in Backwell & Flax Bourton area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£700,000
Flats1£222,500
Semi-Detached24£527,500
Terraced8£318,500

10 years price trend in Backwell & Flax Bourton

All postcodes in Backwell & Flax Bourton

BS483EB

Ashton Road

BS483HQ

Hillside Road

BS483JB

The Court Close

BS483LA

Rope Walk

BS483QQ

Main Road

BS481PU

Clevedon Road

BS483BP

Robinson Way

BS483HP

Orchard Road

BS483LS

Alison Gardens

BS483NS

Dark Lane

BS483NZ

Summerlands

BS483PF

Fairfield Mead

BS483BB

Main Road

BS483HS

Mariners Drive

BS483JF

Church Town

BS483JL

Dark Lane

BS483ND

Westfield Drive

BS483PE

Farleigh Road

BS483PG

Fairfield Close

BS483RA

Dark Lane

BS484AF

Chelvey Lane

BS483BN

Dark Lane

BS483DE

Backwell & Flax Bourton

BS483DG

Brockley Combe Road

BS483LW

Amberlands Close

BS483NG

Westfield Drive
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.