Birdcombe Close, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS48 1HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.6%	51.7%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	46.4%	48.3%	1.9%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.7%	29.8%	12.1%	37.9%	-8.1%
Married: Opposite sex	48.6%	36.5%	-12.1%	44.2%	-7.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	2.8%	1.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.4%	14%	4.6%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	21.5%	16.9%	-4.6%	6.1%	10.8%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.4%	31.9%	-5.5%	48.4%	-16.5%
Good health	33.8%	34.8%	1.0%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	24.3%	25.1%	0.8%	12.7%	12.4%
Bad health	3.6%	6.8%	3.2%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.5%	20.8%	-15.7%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	14.6%	3.6%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	14%	0.7%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	6.2%	3.4%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	12.4%	-0.3%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	21.5%	29.2%	7.7%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	2.2%	2.8%	0.6%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	0.8%	0.6%
White	99.5%	91.9%	-7.6%	81.4%	10.5%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	96.4%	97.1%	0.7%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.6%
Africa	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	97.1%	0.7%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.9%	76.7%	4.2%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
No passport held	18.2%	13.5%	4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	60.9%	46.2%	14.7%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Birdcombe Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birdcombe Close was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% higher than the Nailsea West End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birdcombe Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nailsea West End and the 280th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BS48 1HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birdcombe Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birdcombe Close, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS48 1HH

Average Price
£279,642

Semi-Detached
£271,925

Terraced
£284,787

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birdcombe Close

Average Price
£272,072

Semi-Detached
£258,956

Terraced
£291,746

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birdcombe CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Birdcombe Close, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-09-17	£240,353
7 Birdcombe Close, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£248,000	2021-07-16	£289,044
13 Birdcombe Close, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-10-24	£321,809
12 Birdcombe Close, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£182,000	2014-10-07	£285,714
7 Birdcombe Close, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£178,500	2014-06-30	£290,717

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS48 1HH

Employment

BS48 1HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BS48 1HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	31
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Other	5
Construction	5
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Manufacturing	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingshill Church School Pound Lane , BS48 2NP	3out of 4	495 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Golden Valley Primary School Nailsea Park , Nailsea BS48 1BB	4out of 4	1,055 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Catholic Primary School Station Road , BS48 4PD	4out of 4	1,388 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grove Junior School Whiteoak Way , BS48 4YZ	3out of 4	1,552 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hannah More Infant School White Oak Way , BS48 4YZ	3out of 4	1,554 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nailsea School Mizzymead Road , Nailsea BS48 2HN	3out of 4	938 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Backwell School Station Road , Backwell BS48 3BX	4out of 4	3,057 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gordano School St Mary's Road , Portishead BS20 7QR	4out of 4	4,661 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ravenswood School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN	3out of 4	322 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield School Fairfield Way , Backwell BS48 3PD	- not rated	3,559 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF	- not rated	3,663 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Well Cafe (The)	85 Southfield Road	112 yd
Costa Coffee Ltd	5 Somerset Square	438 yd
Coffee #1	1b Somerset Square	439 yd
Coffee Corner House	10a Colliers Walk	454 yd
Paradiso Restaurant	Court House, 110 High Street	459 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coates House	91 High Street	481 yd
Nailsea MicroPub	Unit 4,Ivy Court, 63a High Street	503 yd
Royal Oak	43 High Street	506 yd
Glassmaker (The)	13 Crown Glass Place	543 yd
Masonic Hall	12 Nailsea Park	760 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nailsea Fish Bar	128 High Street	459 yd
Great Wall	112-114 High Street	459 yd
Nailsea Indian Cottage	53 High Street	481 yd
New Garden Chinese Takeaway	84 High Street	506 yd
Domino's Pizza	16 Crown Glass Place	534 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Stock Way North	416 yd
Waitrose Ltd	140 High Street	421 yd
Superdrug Stores Ltd	1 Somerset Square	439 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	1-3 Crown Glass Place	513 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Greenfield Crescent Greenfield Crescent	grass pitches	226 yd
Ravenswood School POUND LANE	grass pitches	431 yd
Scotch Horn Leisure Centre SCOTCH HORN LEISURE CENTRE SCOTCH HORN LEISURE CENTRE BROCKWAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	678 yd
Mizzymead Recreation Centre & Social Club MIZZYMEAD RISE	indoor bowls, tennis courts	753 yd
Nailsea School MIZZYMEAD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	867 yd
Golden Valley Primary School NAILSEA PARK	grass pitches	943 yd
Nailsea School Playing Fields NAILSEA PARK	grass pitches	987 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.