Living in BS49, North Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS49 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 BS49
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS49 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £109,000 to £730,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A ELM CLOSE, BS49 4EL | semi-detached | £545,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 6 CHURCH CLOSE, BS49 4HG | terraced | £273,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 2 ALEXANDER WAY, BS49 4HE | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 4 DERHAM CLOSE, BS49 4BU | detached | £462,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 46 ELBOROUGH AVENUE, BS49 4DS | semi-detached | £324,100 | 2026-05-22 |
| 51A CLAVERHAM ROAD, BS49 4LD | detached | £410,000 | 2026-04-10 |
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
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Park Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Yatton Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Yatton Church of England Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Court-De-Wyck Church School | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
5 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 19.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
34 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS49 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Somerset's figures.
Common questions about BS49
What is the average house price in BS49?
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 BS49?
Prices in North Somerset are up 7.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BS49?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central BS49 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £109,000 to £730,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS49?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS49, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS49?
34 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS49 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS49 at risk of flooding?
Central BS49 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 BS49 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 £350,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 34 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS49 safe?
34 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS49 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? BS49 or BS21, BS49 or BS48, BS49 or BS25.
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