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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Backwell & Flax Bourton is £70,664 per year. The nearest station is Nailsea and Backwell located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Farmhouse.
Backwell & Flax Bourton has a very 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 38.8 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 £535,000 in Backwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £1,127,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £585,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £455,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Backwell
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 | Bramley Drive, North Somerset, 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.