Rock Avenue is in Nailsea, Bristol and in North Somerset district. BS48 2AN is located in the Nailsea West End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rock Avenue, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS48 2ED, BS48 2AH, BS48 2EA, BS48 2EB, BS48 2AQ, BS48 2AU, BS48 2EF, BS48 2AL, BS48 4BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS48 2AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 54.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 32.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 43.5% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 17.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 4.7% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 44.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 2AN this area, 9.4% 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 | 24.2% | 9.4% | -14.8% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 16.1% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 23.4% | 14.8% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 28.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.2% 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% | 92.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rock Avenue was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the Nailsea West End average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Rock Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Nailsea West End and the 38th lowest crime rate of 731 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Rock Avenue, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2026-02-27 | £360,000 |
| 55 Rock Avenue, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-12-06 | £458,373 |
| 53 Rock Avenue, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-04-19 | £383,747 |
| 37 Rock Avenue, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2022-12-21 | £345,713 |
| 37 Rock Avenue, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-12-16 | £351,743 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Infant School Silver Street , Nailsea BS48 2DS | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill CofE Primary School Pound Lane , BS48 2NP | - not rated | 780 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nailsea Christ Church CofE Junior School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NP | - not rated | 780 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill Church School Pound Lane , BS48 2NP | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenslade Infant School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nailsea School Mizzymead Road , Nailsea BS48 2HN | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Backwell School Station Road , Backwell BS48 3BX | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Backwell School , Backwell BS48 3BX | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordano School St Mary's Road , Portishead BS20 7QR | 3out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Hills Academy Pound Lane , BS48 2NN | - not rated | 860 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN | - not rated | 906 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield PNEU School Fairfield Way , Backwell BS48 3PD | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF | - not rated | 4,741 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Corner House | 10a Colliers Walk | 1,009 yd | |
| Greggs | 15 Colliers Walk | 1,044 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Ltd | 5 Somerset Square | 1,079 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 1b Somerset Square | 1,079 yd | |
| Cafe 119 | 119 Station Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Social Club | 15 Chapel Barton | 87 yd | |
| White Lion (The) | 13 Silver Street | 125 yd | |
| Moorend Spout | 1 Union Street | 143 yd | |
| Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club | Nailsea Rugby Club, West End Park | 621 yd | |
| Mizzymead Recreation Centre | Mizzymead Rise | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noggins Old Fish Bar. | 24 Silver Street | 219 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 16 Crown Glass Place | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Theatre Club | 6 Union Street | 189 yd | |
| Southern Co-Operative | Hannah More Road | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | Stock Way North | 787 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1-3 Crown Glass Place | 1,077 yd | |
| Superdrug Stores Ltd | 1 Somerset Square | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nailsea And Tickenham Football Club NAILSEA TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB NAILSEA TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB FRYTH WAY | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Mizzymead Recreation Centre & Social Club MIZZYMEAD RISE | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Grove Junior School WHITE OAK WAY | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Ravenswood School POUND LANE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Grove Sports Club St. Marys Grove | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Nailsea And Backwell Rugby Club WEST END LANE | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.