Birdcombe Close Nailsea, North Somerset
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS48), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47804802.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 4, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in North Somerset costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Knightswood, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tyntesfield Medical Group, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £226,500 | £205,000 | £248,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £178,500 | £145,000 | £182,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £108,500 | £105,000 | £112,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | 7 BS48 1HH | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2021 | 10 BS48 1HH | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2021 | 7 BS48 1HH | Terraced | £248,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2016 | 13 BS48 1HH | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2014 | 12 BS48 1HH | Terraced | £182,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 7 BS48 1HH | Terraced | £178,500 | |
| 10 Jan 2014 | 10 BS48 1HH | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 5 BS48 1HH | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2010 | 13 BS48 1HH | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 10 BS48 1HH | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 10 BS48 1HH | Semi-detached | £105,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1967-1975 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 3, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 4, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 5, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 6, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 8, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 9, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 10, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 11, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 12, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 13, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
- 15, Birdcombe Close, Nailsea
Council tax
What each band costs in North Somerset in 2026-27: Band D £2,491 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,661 | £1,938 | £2,214 | £2,491 | £3,045 | £3,598 | £4,152 | £4,982 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (42% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Above 7 Clevedon Walk, Nailsea: up to 18 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Flat roof above 7 Clevedon Walk and 21 Somerset Square Nailsea: up to 8 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Weston College site Somerset Square Nailsea: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 67-69 High Street Nailsea: up to 9 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Royal Oak 41 High Street Nailsea, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Nailsea Police Station Stockway South Nailsea, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 18 High Street Nailsea, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS48 1HH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BS48 1HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 23 m and 24 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS48 1HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS48 1HQ | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nailsea and Backwell 476,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Yatton 527,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Portway Park and Ride 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clevedon Road Nailsea | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Public Transport Interchange Bristol Airport | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portishead Pier Portishead Harbour | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tyntesfield Medical Group | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 12 Clevedon Road [Dental Practice] | 140 m |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Clevedon Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Nailsea Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-operative Nailsea Hannah More Road | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knightswood 2.6 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,590 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Nailsea Glassworks, a scheduled monument, 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Glassworks | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Middle Engine Pit | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Towerhouse Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Summerhouse Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Round Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Naish Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Bullock's Bottom | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Bathing Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Somerset: see them on the North Somerset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshill Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nailsea School | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Golden Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hannah More Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Cafe (The) BS48 1SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall BS48 2NG | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Boots the Chemist BS48 1RQ | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Nailsea Baptist Church BS48 2DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Maynews Limited BS48 1RS | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Nailsea Community Group CIC BS48 1RQ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco BS48 1AQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Waitrose BS48 1AP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Jacklands Fish Lakes BS48 1HA | Manufacturers/packers | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| M.O.M Play Space BS48 1RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd BS48 1RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Coffee #1 BS48 1RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| A Better Weigh BS48 1AH | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Holland and Barrett BS48 1AW | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Coffee Corner BS48 1RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meadow Close (9); On or near Sunnymede Road (8); On or near Valley Way Road (8); On or near Clevedon Road (4); On or near Milton Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings M.O.M Play Space (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BS48 1RP) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Meadow Close · Valley Way Road · Southfield Close · Milton Close · Eastway Square · Greenfield Crescent · Heathfield Road · Westway · Sunnymede Road · Eastway · Woodland Road · Chapel Close
All the streets in BS48 and across North Somerset.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.