Postcode BS48 3PL 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.6 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 1.2 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 23,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Backwell & Flax Bourton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from BS48 3PL.
Backwell & Flax Bourton near BS48 3PL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3PL postcode area, located within Backwell & Flax Bourton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.