Postcode report
BS48 3AB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BS48 3AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS48 3AB is a postcode in Backwell, North Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS48 3AB, then scores the surrounding small area 83/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS48 3AB are health and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BS48 3AB is based on North Somerset 011 Census 2021. It covers 6,202 residents, 223 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near BS48 3AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS48 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £570k from 45 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS48 3AB can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS48 3AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near BS48 3AB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about BS48 3AB
Is BS48 3AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 83/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BS48 3AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BS48 3AB?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BS48 3AB?
LocaleIQ matched BS48 3AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS48 3AB?
The latest median sold price is £570k based on 45 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS48 3AB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.