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BS48

BRISTOL

Bristol, South West, England

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BS48 encompasses BRISTOL and its surrounding areas in Bristol, South West.

Avg price £465,241
1yr change ▼ 3.5%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£465,241

▼ 3.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

62% above national avg

Crime Rate

16.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

326 Mbps

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.

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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

£446K £456K £466K £476K £486K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

224,578

Population

67

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.

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326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BS48 BRISTOL

What is the average house price in BS48 BRISTOL?
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 BRISTOL 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 is the population of BS48 BRISTOL?
The population of BS48 (BRISTOL) is approximately 224,578 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BS48 BRISTOL?
There are 14 schools in or near BS48. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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