Postcode BS48 3LU is located in an urban city, within the Backwell ward of North Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Backwell & Flax Bourton area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Backwell & Flax Bourton is £70,664 per year. The nearest station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Old Farmhouse.
Backwell & Flax Bourton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,044 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Backwell & Flax Bourton has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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 per household in Backwell & Flax Bourton is £70,664 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 159 ft away from BS48 3LU.
Backwell & Flax Bourton near BS48 3LU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nailsea and Backwell | N/A | Walking directions to Nailsea and Backwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Old Farmhouse | Small | Walking directions to Old Farmhouse |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £373 per square foot) in Backwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,000 up to £1,975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £687,000 | £409 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £398,500 | £374 |
| Terraced | 9 | £287,000 | £315 |
| Flats | 1 | £183,000 | £362 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £492,500 | £300,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | £495,000 | £350,000 | £309,000 |
| 2018 | £495,000 | £385,000 | £268,500 |
| 2019 | £585,000 | £365,000 | £257,000 |
| 2020 | £504,975 | £361,500 | £266,000 |
| 2021 | £547,500 | £487,475 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | £668,000 | £480,425 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | £600,000 | £590,000 | £297,500 |
| 2024 | £675,000 | £572,733 | £309,000 |
| 2025 | £599,950 | £397,000 | £305,000 |
| 2026 | £685,000 | £435,000 | £338,498 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £317 | £258 | £305 |
| 2017 | £348 | £308 | £309 |
| 2018 | £329 | £328 | £264 |
| 2019 | £389 | £327 | £284 |
| 2020 | £399 | £334 | £317 |
| 2021 | £376 | £415 | £318 |
| 2022 | £440 | £400 | £315 |
| 2023 | £442 | £388 | £346 |
| 2024 | £442 | £395 | £339 |
| 2025 | £419 | £392 | £333 |
| 2026 | £460 | £363 | £276 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS48 3LU.
In the BS48 3LU postcode area, located within Backwell & Flax Bourton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS48 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vinni's | Rodney Road, Bristol, BS48 3HW | Walking directions to Vinni's |
Annual council tax rates for North Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS48 3LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bridget Petty
Backwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Sadik Al-Hassan
North Somerset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS48 3LU records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and other theft.
The median sale price around BS48 3LU in Backwell & Flax Bourton is £465,000 (about £373 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BS48 3LU, including West Leigh Infant School (Good), Backwell School (Good) and St Francis Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS48 3LU is Nailsea and Backwell, about 240 m away.
BS48 3LU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,044 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Somerset covering BS48 3LU is Sadik Al-Hassan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bridget Petty (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.