BS48 — BRISTOL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BS48

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BS48 is £465,241, broadly in line with the Bristol average of £449,132.

Properties in BS48 cost 62.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BS48 have fallen 3.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£617,292	507
Semi-detached	£375,269	445
Terraced	£301,814	154
Flat	£221,250	72
All types	£465,241	1220

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BS48

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 16.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BS48 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BS48

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BS48 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Downs Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ravenswood School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Backwell School	Secondary	Good	mi
Nailsea School	Secondary	Good	mi
Kingshill Church School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

224,578

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BS48 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BS48 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BS48 — BRISTOL

Area Summary

BS48 (BRISTOL) offers above-average property prices (£465,241, 62% above national average), low crime (80% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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£442K

▼ 24.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BS48?

The average house price in BS48 (BRISTOL) is £465,241, based on 1220 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 62% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.5% over the past year.

Is BS48 a safe area to live?

Crime in BS48 is significantly below the national average (16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BS48?

There are 14 schools in or near BS48. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BS48?

Council tax in BS48 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BS48?

The average broadband download speed in BS48 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BS48 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in BS48 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 224,578.