Bristol BS48 area guide
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Is Bristol BS48 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS48), recorded crime is 44% below the national average, homes sell for around £460,934 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 44% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£460,934
Population
26,909
Recorded crime
127.6
Schools
14
Broadband
81%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS48
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS48 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (24 of 13,428) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BS48, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (81 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS48 (May 24–Jun 26, average 85/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 11,291
Owned 83% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS48.
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Bristol BS48: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS48 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS48), recorded crime is 44% below the national average, homes sell for around £460,934 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS48?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS48 runs at 127.6 per 1,000 properties, 44% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS48 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS48 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS48 runs at 127.6 per 1,000 properties, 44% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS48?
Homes in Bristol BS48 sell for around £460,934 on average, based on 466 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS48 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS48 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (24 of 13,428) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS48?
There are 14 schools in Bristol BS48 (9 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS48 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS48, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS48 a deprived area?
Bristol BS48 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).