Fosse Lane is in Nailsea, Bristol and in North Somerset district. BS48 2AR is located in the Nailsea Yeo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fosse Lane, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS48 2BW, BS48 2BX, BS48 2BG, BS48 2BE, BS48 2DR, BS48 2AG, BS48 2BQ, BS48 2AT, BS48 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS48 2AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 53.3% | 53.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 2AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 64.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 | 48.4% | 47.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 20.6% | 16.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 6% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 33.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95.1% | 92.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 92.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fosse Lane was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Nailsea West End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fosse Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nailsea West End and the 332nd lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 105.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Fosse Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £552,500 | 2025-08-29 | £550,836 |
| 10 Fosse Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-11-07 | £736,647 |
| 17 Fosse Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2021-06-30 | £366,037 |
| 4 Fosse Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-02-22 | £395,077 |
| Fosse Cottage, 12 Fosse Lane, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-08-26 | £600,908 |
BS48 2AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshill Church School Pound Lane , BS48 2NP | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Junior School Whiteoak Way , BS48 4YZ | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Infant School White Oak Way , BS48 4YZ | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Valley Primary School Nailsea Park , Nailsea BS48 1BB | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Station Road , BS48 4PD | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Backwell School Station Road , Backwell BS48 3BX | 4out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordano School St Mary's Road , Portishead BS20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 4,990 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 | 650 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School Fairfield Way , Backwell BS48 3PD | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF | - not rated | 4,475 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 | 853 yd | |
| Greggs | 15 Colliers Walk | 891 yd | |
| Well Cafe (The) | 85 Southfield Road | 892 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Ltd | 5 Somerset Square | 915 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 1b Somerset Square | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion (The) | 13 Silver Street | 228 yd | |
| Nailsea Social Club | 15 Chapel Barton | 390 yd | |
| Moorend Spout | 1 Union Street | 408 yd | |
| Mizzymead Recreation Centre | Mizzymead Rise | 641 yd | |
| Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club | Nailsea Rugby Club, West End Park | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noggins Old Fish Bar. | 24 Silver Street | 142 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 16 Crown Glass Place | 880 yd | |
| Kebab Kitchen | 8-9 Crown Glass Place | 968 yd | |
| Nailsea Indian Cottage | 53 High Street | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Theatre Club | 6 Union Street | 484 yd | |
| Tesco | Stock Way North | 595 yd | |
| Southern Co-Operative | Hannah More Road | 716 yd | |
| Superdrug Stores Ltd | 1 Somerset Square | 915 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1-3 Crown Glass Place | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nailsea And Tickenham Football Club NAILSEA TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB NAILSEA TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB FRYTH WAY | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Ravenswood School POUND LANE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Mizzymead Recreation Centre & Social Club MIZZYMEAD RISE | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| Greenfield Crescent Greenfield Crescent | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Grove Junior School WHITE OAK WAY | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.