Lodge Lane is in Nailsea, Bristol and in North Somerset district. BS48 1BL is located in the Nailsea Golden Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lodge Lane, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS48 1QT, BS48 1BY, BS48 1QA, BS48 1BT, BS48 1QB, BS48 1QW, BS48 1JF, BS48 1PP, BS48 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS48 1BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS48 1BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.2% | 23.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 58.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 53.3% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BS48 1BL this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 40.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 96% | 93.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 92.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Lane was 224.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 591.2% higher than the Nailsea Golden Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lodge Lane has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Nailsea Golden Valley and the 63rd highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Lodge Lodge Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2024-02-23 | £863,931 |
| Bay Tree House Lodge Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2020-12-14 | £782,433 |
| Foxwood House Lodge Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2018-09-13 | £783,298 |
| The Lawn Lodge Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2017-12-19 | £792,253 |
| Heathfield Lodge Lodge Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-03-24 | £934,081 |
BS48 1BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Primary School Nailsea Park , Nailsea BS48 1BB | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Station Road , BS48 4PD | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wraxall Church of England Primary School Bristol Road , Wraxall BS48 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill Church School Pound Lane , BS48 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Infant School White Oak Way , BS48 4YZ | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea School Mizzymead Road , Nailsea BS48 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Backwell School Station Road , Backwell BS48 3BX | 4out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordano School St Mary's Road , Portishead BS20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 4,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School Fairfield Way , Backwell BS48 3PD | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBRE Nailsea | 2 High Street | 134 yd | |
| New Posh Spice | 86 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Tesco, High Street | 602 yd | |
| Ivy Kitchen | Unit 1, 61a Ivy Court, High Street | 735 yd | |
| Paradiso Restaurant | Court House, 110 High Street | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyers Arms | 3 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 12 Nailsea Park | 308 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 43 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Nailsea MicroPub | Unit 4,Ivy Court, 63a High Street | 750 yd | |
| Coates House | 91 High Street | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Wraxall Service Station, Bristol Road | 198 yd | |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway | 84 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Nailsea Fish Bar | 128 High Street | 756 yd | |
| Great Wall | 112-114 High Street | 756 yd | |
| Nailsea Indian Cottage | 53 High Street | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 140 High Street | 884 yd | |
| Superdrug Stores Ltd | 1 Somerset Square | 952 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1-3 Crown Glass Place | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Primary School NAILSEA PARK | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Scotch Horn Leisure Centre SCOTCH HORN LEISURE CENTRE SCOTCH HORN LEISURE CENTRE BROCKWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 649 yd |
| Nailsea School Playing Fields NAILSEA PARK | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Greenfield Crescent Greenfield Crescent | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Nailsea School MIZZYMEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 976 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.