Kingshill is in Nailsea, Bristol and in Woodspring district. BS48 2AU 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 Kingshill, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS48 2XH, BS48 4BB, BS48 2ED, BS48 2AQ, BS48 2AN, BS48 4SE, BS48 2AH, BS48 2AX, BS48 4BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS48 2AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% 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 | 20.4% | 19% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 65.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 21.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 46.2% | 43.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 37.4% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.6% | 16% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.9% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 34.6% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.7% | 95% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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% | 94.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingshill was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% higher than the Nailsea West End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingshill has the 4th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nailsea West End and the 249th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood House, 15 Kingshill, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2023-02-03 | £771,454 |
| Nailsea House, 3 Kingshill, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2022-12-02 | £968,299 |
| 18 Kingshill, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2022-06-27 | £406,086 |
| 24 Kingshill, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-12-10 | £339,553 |
| 9 Kingshill, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-01-21 | £884,736 |
BS48 2AU 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 2AU 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%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshill Church School Pound Lane , BS48 2NP | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Junior School Whiteoak Way , BS48 4YZ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Infant School White Oak Way , BS48 4YZ | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tickenham Church of England Primary School 174 Clevedon Road , Tickenham BS21 6RG | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Valley Primary School Nailsea Park , Nailsea BS48 1BB | 4out of 4 | 1,920 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 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Backwell School Station Road , Backwell BS48 3BX | 4out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordano School St Mary's Road , Portishead BS20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 5,231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevedon School Valley Road , BS21 6AH | 4out of 4 | 5,366 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 | 1,002 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School Fairfield Way , Backwell BS48 3PD | - not rated | 4,066 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF | - not rated | 4,827 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorend Spout | 1 Union Street | 69 yd | |
| Nailsea Social Club | 15 Chapel Barton | 121 yd | |
| White Lion (The) | 13 Silver Street | 125 yd | |
| Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club | Nailsea Rugby Club, West End Park | 533 yd | |
| Mizzymead Recreation Centre | Mizzymead Rise | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noggins Old Fish Bar. | 24 Silver Street | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Theatre Club | 6 Union Street | 160 yd | |
| Southern Co-Operative | Hannah More Road | 377 yd | |
| Tesco | Stock Way North | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nailsea And Tickenham Football Club NAILSEA TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB NAILSEA TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB FRYTH WAY | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Mizzymead Recreation Centre & Social Club MIZZYMEAD RISE | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Grove Junior School WHITE OAK WAY | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Ravenswood School POUND LANE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Nailsea And Backwell Rugby Club WEST END LANE | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Grove Sports Club St. Marys Grove | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.