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About

Backwell ward is situated in the North Somerset district, containing the village of Backwell itself along with the smaller settlements of Chelvey and Downside. The area is primarily residential with some local retail and service businesses centred around the village. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing developments and open fields, with the M5 motorway passing along its eastern boundary, connecting it to Bristol and the wider region.

The ward is defined by its transport links, including Backwell railway station on the Bristol to Exeter line. A notable local feature is the presence of Backwell Lake, a former quarry now forming a significant wildlife habitat and recreational space. Agricultural land, particularly for grazing, remains part of the surrounding area, contributing to its semi-rural character within the commuter belt for Bristol.

Area overview

On average Backwell has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Backwell is £70,503 per year. There are 4 schools in Backwell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Backwell is home to around 4,812 people, with a population density of about 404.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Backwell Population
4,812
Population density
404 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.42(-2%)
Other theft
18.91(+236%)
Public order
9.56(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.35(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.94(+37%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,400
91.44%
Other White
162
3.37%
Irish
47
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.91%
Indian
35
0.73%
Total population: 4,812

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,785
46.64%
Level 3 (A level)
613
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
502
13.12%
No qualifications
401
10.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
289
7.55%
Total 16+ residents: 3,827

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
872
46.19%
Owns with a mortgage
700
37.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
168
8.9%
Other social rented
96
5.08%
Other forms of private rent
28
1.48%
Total households: 1,888

Property prices in Backwell

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Backwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £1,127,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Backwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Backwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£585,000
Flats1£222,500
Semi-Detached19£455,000
Terraced5£315,000

10 years median price trend in Backwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backwell.

All postcodes in Backwell

BS483NA

Backwell Common

BS483BH

West Town Road

BS483JH

Church Lane

BS483LR

Combeside

BS483NR

St Andrews Road

BS483PA

Farleigh Road

BS483HR

Rodney Road

BS483JD

St Margarets Close

BS483LJ

Slades Court

BS483PB

Farleigh Road

BS483LT

Alison Gardens

BS483HH

West Town Road

BS483LN

Station Road

BS483NH

Station Road

BS483BJ

Hillside Road

BS483BL

Hillside Road

BS483DN

Downside Road

BS481TH

Station Road

BS483BE

West Town Road

BS483BT

Robinson Close

BS483JQ

Church Town

BS483QB

Backwell Hill Road

BS483BD

Chelvey Road

BS483EE

Hyatts Wood Road

BS483EL

Backwell Hill Road

BS483EW

Downside Road

BS483HW

Rodney Road

BS483LH

Station Road

BS483DL

The Batch

BS483JS

Karen Drive

BS483PJ

Backwell Down

BS483DT

Colliers Gardens

BS483JZ

Hilldale Road

BS483AF

Backwell Common

BS483JX

Oakleigh Close

BS483QW

Station Road

BS483HD

Lotts Avenue

BS483PN

Farleigh Road

BS483RQ

Fairfield Way

BS483LE

The Briars

BS483LP

Waverley Road

BS483NL

The Crescent

BS483AA

Backwell Bow

BS483PU

Uncombe Close

BS483EH

Long Lane

BS483HN

Bramley Drive

BS483LF

Garstons Close

BS483DA

Backwell Hill

BS483PL

Backwell Hill Road

BS483BG

The Green

BS483BS

Manor Court

BS483LZ

George Close

BS483EF

Hyatts Wood Road

BS483HA

West Town Road

BS483LD

Marle Pits

BS483LG

Lunty Mead

BS483LU

Chelsfield

BS483PT

Fairfield Mead

BS483AY

West Town Road

BS483DB

Hyatts Wood Road

BS483JP

Church Lane

BS483LL

Moor Lane

BS483NN

Meadow Close

BS483PD

Farleigh Road

BS483JJ

Church Lane

BS483NY

Moorfield Road

BS483BQ

West Town Road

BS483JE

Karen Close

BS483PH

Church Lane

BS483PQ

Church Lane

BS483AB

Backwell Bow

BS483AD

Backwell Common

BS483BU

Kellways

BS483JY

Hilldale Road

BS483NW

Station Road

BS481TJ

Station Close

BS483AE

Backwell Common

BS481TN

Station Road

BS483HY

Russett Close

BS483NB

The Avenue

BS483NQ

Westfield Close

BS483EJ

Backwell Hill

BS483NX

Moorfield Road

BS483JR

St Margarets Lane

BS483NP

Dark Lane

BS483NU

Moorfield Road

BS483PS

Fairfield Close

BS483PW

Chapel Hill

BS483BX

Meadow Close

BS483NT

Dark Lane

BS483PP

Chapel Hill

BS483JU

Oakleigh Close

BS483NF

Westfield Road

BS483HE

Church Lane

BS483LY

The Croft

BS483HB

Rodney Road

BS483NJ

Westhaven Close

BS483HG

West Town Road

BS483HL

Rodney Road

BS483HU

Embercourt Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.