Waverley Road is in Backwell, Bristol and in Woodspring district. BS48 3LP is located in the Backwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waverley Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS48 3LT, BS48 3LU, BS48 3LR, BS48 3LS, BS48 3LH, BS48 3LX, BS48 3LN, BS48 3LQ, BS48 3LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS48 3LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.7% | 53.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 46.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 29.6% | 35% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 46.7% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86%) 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 | 56.2% | 53.1% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.8% | 13.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 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 | 21.5% | 14.2% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 20.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 37.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 96.2% | 91.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Road was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Backwell average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Waverley Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Backwell and the 281st lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Waverley Road, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2025-08-22 | £261,194 |
| Waverley House, 2A Waverley Road, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,465 | 2024-02-29 | £603,216 |
| 8 Waverley Road, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-14 | £391,220 |
| 11 Waverley Road, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-04-15 | £313,953 |
| 2 Waverley Road, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2020-07-31 | £421,752 |
BS48 3LP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Leigh Infant School Westfield Drive , Backwell BS48 3NG | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Station Road , BS48 4PD | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Infant School White Oak Way , BS48 4YZ | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Valley Primary School Nailsea Park , Nailsea BS48 1BB | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backwell School Station Road , Backwell BS48 3BX | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nailsea School Mizzymead Road , Nailsea BS48 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield School Fairfield Way , Backwell BS48 3PD | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF | - not rated | 5,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backwell Grill House | 42 Rodney Road | 797 yd | |
| Hopper Coffee | 43 Rodney Road | 817 yd | |
| Heaven Coffee House | 2-4 Dark Lane | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Farmhouse (The) | Old Farm House, Trendlewood Way | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backwell Fish Bar | 28 West Town Road | 860 yd | |
| Backwell Indian Takeaway | Unit 2b Gateway House, 2 Rodney Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Backwell School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Backwell Playing Fields ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Ashton And Backwell United Football Club WEST TOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Backwell Leisure Centre FARLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 875 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 | 147.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.