BS48 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BS48 district covers Nailsea, Backwell, Long Ashton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BS48
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BS48 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Bristol: 42 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in BS48
- Backwell Church of England Junior School · BS48 3JJ · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 37% in England
- Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School · BS48 1UA · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 46% in England
- Golden Valley Primary School · BS48 1BB · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 12% in England
- Grove Junior School · BS48 4YZ · Remains Good (2022) · Top 28% in England
- Hannah More Infant School · BS48 4YZ · Remains Good (2022)
- Kingshill Church School · BS48 2NP · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 7% in England
- St Francis Catholic Primary School · BS48 4PD · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 25% in England
- West Leigh Infant School · BS48 3NG · Good (2022)
Secondary schools in BS48
- Backwell School · BS48 3BX · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 21% in England
- Nailsea School · BS48 2HN · Good (2024) · Top 30% in England
Fee-paying schools in BS48
- The Downs Preparatory School · BS48 1PF · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in BS48
- Church Lane Preschool · BS48 4NG · Good (Ofsted)
- Greenslade Preschool · BS48 2NN · Good (Ofsted)
- Grove Pre-School · BS48 4NQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Happy Hours Nursery · BS48 4RJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Secret Garden Montessori · BS48 1AH · Good (Ofsted)
- Charlton Nursery · BS48 3QX · Good (Ofsted)
- Meadowside Pre-School · BS48 3NG · Good (Ofsted)
- Rainbow Pre School (2015) Ltd · BS48 3HR · Good (Ofsted)
- Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School · BS48 1UL · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Golden Valley House Day Nursery · BS48 2TP · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BS48
- Tyntesfield Medical Group · BS48 2XX
Neighbourhoods in BS48
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BS48 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea West | 37% | £327k | Low | 10 min |
| Backwell & Flax Bourton | 30% | £585k | Very low | 13 min |
| Nailsea East | 22% | £461k | Low | 8 min |
| Long Ashton & Gordano | 9% | £538k | Low | 15 min |
Questions
Where is the BS48 postcode?
BS48 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Nailsea, Backwell, Long Ashton, with 771 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BS48?
The typical home price across BS48's neighbourhoods is £461k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BS48?
8 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a BS48 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from BS48?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Bristol 42 minutes.