Town Pop. 15,307

Living in Nailsea: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nailsea comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Nailsea most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 6 places in the BS48 postcode district.

Against the wider BS48 district average of 53/100, that is 5 points above. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS48 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
55.1 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 329 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 163 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Public order 71 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Shoplifting 66 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 56 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 159 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 78 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 32 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Close 31 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
45
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 14 within 4km
8Good3Ungraded
  • Backwell SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Grove Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hannah More Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kingshill Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Nailsea SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ravenswood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • West Leigh Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wraxall Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Golden Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Lime Hills AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    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
29
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital6.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary6.4 mi
Southmead Hospital7.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,493 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 416 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.8%Student3.1%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
52
Nailsea and Backwell 0.9 mi
Yatton 4 mi
Portway Park and Ride 5.1 mi
J20 M5 3.2 mi
J20 M5 3.6 mi
J19 M5 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 86
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £369,750 126
Detached £561,250 48
Semi-detached £300,000 45
Terraced £295,000 20
Flat / Maisonette £174,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£150k £292k £439k £582k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

West Hill (North Somerset) 47 1.0 mi away ⇄
Backwell 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stone-edge Batch 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Tickenham 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Clapton in Gordano 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Flax Bourton 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cambridge Batch 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cleeve 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Failand 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Portishead 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Downside 31 3.8 mi away ⇄
Yatton 46 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nailsea a nice place to live?

Nailsea is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Nailsea is 58/100, 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 Nailsea?

Nailsea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 844 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nailsea?

Among the top-rated schools in Nailsea are Backwell School, Grove Junior School and Hannah More Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Nailsea in total.

What are house prices like in Nailsea?

The current median house price in Nailsea is £369,750, around 30% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £561,250, semi-detached £300,000, terraced £295,000, flat £174,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 126 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Nailsea in context

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Postcode districts in Nailsea

BS48 53 ⇄

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