Postcode report
Is BS48 3DJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BS48 3DJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS48 3DJ 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 3DJ, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS48 3DJ are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 3DJ is based on North Somerset 013 Census 2021. It covers 6,345 residents, 120 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 5% 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 7/10.
For property prices near BS48 3DJ, 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS48 3DJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BS48 3DJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BS48 3DJ
Is BS48 3DJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 41% 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 3DJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for BS48 3DJ?
LocaleIQ matched BS48 3DJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS48 3DJ?
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 3DJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.