Fosse Close, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS48 2BE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	46.1%	49.3%	3.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	53.9%	50.7%	-3.2%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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 2BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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	21.5%	23.3%	1.8%	37.9%	-14.6%
Married: Opposite sex	65.4%	57.5%	-7.9%	44.2%	13.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	7.7%	7.9%	0.2%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	4.9%	7.9%	3.0%	6.1%	1.8%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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	44.1%	48.1%	4.0%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	45.4%	39.2%	-6.2%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	8.8%	9.2%	0.4%	12.7%	-3.5%
Bad health	1.7%	2.5%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

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	12.6%	10%	-2.6%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	9.2%	-5.8%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	14.2%	-1.2%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	6.7%	1.8%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	23.8%	10.4%	16.9%	6.9%
Degree or Similar	37%	33.9%	-3.1%	33.8%	0.1%
Other	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	97.6%	98.9%	1.3%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.6%	97.2%	-0.4%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	97.2%	0.6%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.7%	76.7%	12.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	51.2%	46.2%	5.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Fosse Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fosse Close was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Nailsea West End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fosse Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Nailsea West End and the 25th lowest crime rate of 731 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.7%.

🔎 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 2BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Fosse Close are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Woodspring.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fosse Close, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS48 2BE

Average Price
£350,639

Semi-Detached
£350,639

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fosse Close

Average Price
£418,957

Semi-Detached
£418,957

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fosse CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Fosse Close, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2026-01-30	£341,279
16 Fosse Close, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£179,297	2025-12-11	£177,887
20 Fosse Close, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2025-06-27	£408,911
8 Fosse Close, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-10-25	£340,741
10 Fosse Close, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-03-22	£303,611

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS48 2BE

Employment

BS48 2BE 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 2BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Manufacturing	11
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingshill CofE Primary School Pound Lane , BS48 2NP	- not rated	440 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nailsea Christ Church CofE Junior School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NP	- not rated	440 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingshill Church School Pound Lane , BS48 2NP	3out of 4	440 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenslade Infant School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN	- not rated	484 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Four Oaks Infant School Silver Street , Nailsea BS48 2DS	- not rated	527 yd	Community school	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	1,246 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nailsea School Mizzymead Road , Nailsea BS48 2HN	- not rated	1,246 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Backwell School Station Road , Backwell BS48 3BX	3out of 4	3,307 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Backwell School , Backwell BS48 3BX	- not rated	3,307 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gordano School St Mary's Road , Portishead BS20 7QR	3out of 4	4,962 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lime Hills Academy Pound Lane , BS48 2NN	- not rated	532 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Hill Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN	- not rated	573 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ravenswood School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN	3out of 4	616 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield PNEU School Fairfield Way , Backwell BS48 3PD	- not rated	3,943 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF	- not rated	4,440 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
Coffee Corner House	10a Colliers Walk	941 yd
Well Cafe (The)	85 Southfield Road	945 yd
Greggs	15 Colliers Walk	980 yd
Costa Coffee Ltd	5 Somerset Square	1,000 yd
Coffee #1	1b Somerset Square	1,000 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Lion (The)	13 Silver Street	254 yd
Moorend Spout	1 Union Street	431 yd
Nailsea Social Club	15 Chapel Barton	435 yd
Mizzymead Recreation Centre	Mizzymead Rise	753 yd
Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club	Nailsea Rugby Club, West End Park	883 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Noggins Old Fish Bar.	24 Silver Street	248 yd
Domino's Pizza	16 Crown Glass Place	974 yd
Kebab Kitchen	8-9 Crown Glass Place	1,061 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nailsea Theatre Club	6 Union Street	517 yd
Tesco	Stock Way North	677 yd
Southern Co-Operative	Hannah More Road	743 yd
Superdrug Stores Ltd	1 Somerset Square	1,000 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	1-3 Crown Glass Place	1,023 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Nailsea And Tickenham Football Club NAILSEA TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB NAILSEA TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB FRYTH WAY	grass pitches	368 yd
Ravenswood School POUND LANE	grass pitches	614 yd
Mizzymead Recreation Centre & Social Club MIZZYMEAD RISE	indoor bowls, tennis courts	839 yd
Greenfield Crescent Greenfield Crescent	grass pitches	1,037 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	159 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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