Living in BS48, North Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS48 in North Somerset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Somerset: £314,628, up 7.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around BS48
79 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS48 in the last 2 years, with a median of £422,000 and a range from £172,500 to £1,075,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 SHETLAND WAY, BS48 2UW | detached | £500,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 19 WALNUT CLOSE, BS48 4YH | detached | £485,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 7 WINCHCOMBE CLOSE, BS48 4TE | terraced | £330,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 78 TETBURY GARDENS, BS48 2TN | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 4 TETBURY GARDENS, BS48 2TJ | terraced | £308,500 | 2026-03-23 |
| 12 COLLIERS GARDENS, BS48 3DT | semi-detached | £400,000 | 2026-02-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| West Leigh Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Backwell School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Golden Valley Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Hannah More Infant School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
9 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: The Downs Preparatory School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near BS48, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 30.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.2% |
| Skilled trades | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
70 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS48 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on North Somerset's figures.
Common questions about BS48
What is the average house price in BS48?
The average sold price in North Somerset is £314,628 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BS48?
Prices in North Somerset are up 7.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BS48?
The median of 79 recorded sales around central BS48 in the last 2 years is £422,000, ranging from £172,500 to £1,075,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS48?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS48, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS48?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS48 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS48 at risk of flooding?
Central BS48 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BS48 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £422,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 70 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS48 safe?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS48 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BS48 or BS20, BS48 or BS49, BS48 or BS41.
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