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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

BS483BU

Kellways

BS483PP

Chapel Hill

BS483LR

Combeside

BS483HR

Rodney Road

BS483BP

Robinson Way

BS483GY

Long Thorn

BS483PT

Fairfield Mead

BS483EE

Hyatts Wood Road

BS483HX

Mulberry Close

BS483HP

Orchard Road

BS483JU

Oakleigh Close

BS483NE

Westfield Road

BS483HE

Church Lane

BS483HT

Mariners Drive

BS483DZ

Downside Road

BS483HN

Bramley Drive

BS483BT

Robinson Close

BS483JY

Hilldale Road

BS483AB

Backwell Bow

BS483JH

Church Lane

BS483AF

Backwell Common

BS483JR

St Margarets Lane

BS483BX

Meadow Close

BS483PD

Farleigh Road

BS483HB

Rodney Road

BS483JW

Church Lane

BS483NP

Dark Lane

BS483HU

Embercourt Drive

BS483QD

Stancombe Lane

BS483EQ

Long Lane

BS481TJ

Station Close

BS483DT

Colliers Gardens

BS483HQ

West Town Road

BS483QB

Backwell Hill Road

BS483JF

Church Town

BS483EW

Downside Road

BS483NW

Station Road

BS483PE

Farleigh Road

BS483DN

Downside Road

BS483DE

Backwell

BS483EL

Backwell Hill Road

BS483RA

Church Lane

BS483HZ

Mariners Close

BS483BJ

Hillside Road

Data Sources

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