Postcode BS48 3BL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Backwell ward of North Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Backwell & Flax Bourton area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Backwell & Flax Bourton is £62,200 per year. The nearest station is Nailsea and Backwell located about 1.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Backwell & Flax Bourton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Backwell & Flax Bourton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Backwell & Flax Bourton is £62,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS48 3BL.
Backwell & Flax Bourton near BS48 3BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nailsea and Backwell located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Backwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £1,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £592,475 |
| Flats | 1 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £485,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £318,000 |
10 year median price trend in Backwell
In the BS48 3BL postcode area, located within Backwell & Flax Bourton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS48 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Rodney Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3HL | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.