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Living in Backwell: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Backwell scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the BS48 postcode district. Safety (93) and economic health (83) sit at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Backwell in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see BS48 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 90 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Public order 17 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Colliers Gardens 15 crimes
  2. 2 Westfield Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Alison Gardens 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
5 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good3Ungraded
  • Backwell SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • West Leigh Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Backwell Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Flax Bourton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Francis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital5.9 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary6 mi
Southmead Hospital7.7 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryTyntesfield Medical Group1.7 mi
GP capacity1,493 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
39
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 116 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired28%Student3.7%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.5%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Nailsea and Backwell 0.6 mi
Yatton 4.2 mi
Shirehampton 5.5 mi
J20 M5 4.4 mi
J19 M5 4.4 mi
J20 M5 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £507,500 32
Detached £677,500 15
Semi-detached £398,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£405k £500k £599k £694k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Flax Bourton 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Nailsea 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cambridge Batch 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
West Hill (North Somerset) 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Downside 31 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cleeve 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Failand 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Felton (North Somerset) 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stone-edge Batch 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barrow Gurney 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tickenham 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Clapton in Gordano 45 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Backwell a nice place to live?

Backwell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Backwell is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Backwell?

Backwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 215 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Backwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Backwell are Backwell School and West Leigh Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Backwell in total.

What are house prices like in Backwell?

The current median house price in Backwell is £507,500, around 78% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £677,500, semi-detached £398,500. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Backwell in context

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Postcode districts in Backwell

BS48 53 ⇄

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