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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 101 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
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
35.74(+7%)
Other theft
21.82(+288%)
Public order
11.43(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.73(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.31(+28%)
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 £483,000 in Backwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,995 up to £1,975,000.

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
Detached22£698,250
Semi-Detached20£396,000
Terraced6£295,998

10 years median price trend in Backwell

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

All postcodes in Backwell

BS483NQ

Westfield Close

BS483EF

Hyatts Wood Road

BS483QW

Station Road

BS483JT

Karen Drive

BS483JZ

Hilldale Road

BS483DL

The Batch

BS483NR

St Andrews Road

BS483RQ

Fairfield Way

BS483JD

St Margarets Close

BS483BD

Chelvey Road

BS483HD

Lotts Avenue

BS483ED

Oatfield

BS483BQ

West Town Road

BS483BG

The Green

BS483HW

Rodney Road

BS483LQ

Waverley Road

BS483BN

Rushmoor Lane

BS483NS

Dark Lane

BS483JP

Church Lane

BS483LT

Alison Gardens

BS483JS

Karen Drive

BS483EN

Coombe Dale

BS483AD

Backwell Common

BS483HL

Rodney Road

BS483LN

Station Road

BS483JX

Oakleigh Close

BS483NJ

Westhaven Close

BS483NG

Westfield Drive

BS483LP

Waverley Road

BS483GZ

Long Thorn

BS483NA

Backwell Common

BS483LY

The Croft

BS483JQ

Church Town

BS483PR

Chapel Hill

BS483PH

Church Lane

BS483BL

Hillside Road

BS483LZ

George Close

BS483PF

Farleigh Road

BS483NN

Meadow Close

BS483LH

Station Road

BS483LJ

Slades Court

BS483DB

Hyatts Wood Road

BS483LF

Garstons Close

BS483HH

West Town Road

BS483PS

Fairfield Close

BS483NU

Moorfield Road

BS483LS

Fernside

BS483NY

Moorfield Road

BS483JL

Church Lane

BS483LU

Chelsfield

BS483PU

Uncombe Close

BS483LA

Rope Walk

BS483NB

The Avenue

BS483NX

Moorfield Road

BS483EJ

Backwell Hill

BS483LL

Moor Lane

BS483JJ

Church Lane

BS483JB

Court Close

BS483PX

Linemere Close

BS483HA

West Town Road

BS483BH

West Town Road

BS483PW

Chapel Hill

BS483LG

Lunty Mead

BS483LX

Ladymeade

BS483BE

West Town Road

BS483NZ

Summerlands

BS483PQ

Church Lane

BS483NT

Dark Lane

BS483ND

Westfield Road

BS483HF

Church Lane

BS483BY

Long Lane

BS483AA

Backwell Bow

BS483AY

West Town Road

BS483PA

Farleigh Road

BS483JE

Karen Close

BS483LW

Amberlands Close

BS483AE

Backwell Common

BS483PN

Farleigh Road

BS483PG

Farleigh Road

BS483HG

West Town Road

BS483BS

Manor Court

BS483PJ

Backwell Down

BS483DA

Backwell Hill

BS483NL

The Crescent

BS483LD

Marle Pits

BS483NF

Westfield Road

BS481TL

Station Close

BS483LE

The Briars

BS483QN

Cadogan Grove

BS483PL

Backwell Hill Road

BS483BW

Rushmoor Grove

BS483PB

Farleigh Road

BS483NH

Station Road

BS483DG

Brockley Combe Road

BS483HY

Russett Close

BS481TN

Station Road

BS483JN

St Johns Road

BS483EH

Long Lane

BS483HS

Mariners Drive

BS481TH

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.