Link Road Nailsea, North Somerset
49 addresses across 3 postcodes (BS48), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47818828.
- Energy: 42 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 37).
- 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 81% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 48 of its 49 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tyntesfield Medical Group, about 320 m away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 209 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
42 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Flat (42). Built: 1983-1990 (40); 1976-1982 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (39); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- Flat 1 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 2 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 5 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 7 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 8 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 11 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 17 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 18 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 19 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 20 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 21 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 22 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 23 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 24, Hobbs Court, Link Road
- Flat 25 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 28 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 29 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 31 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 32 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 34 Hobbs Court, Link Road, Nailsea
- Flat 43 Hobbs Court, Link Road, 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (32% of about 1,400 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 67-69 High Street Nailsea: up to 9 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- Former Royal Oak 41 High Street Nailsea, permissioned (150 m)
- Flat roof above 7 Clevedon Walk and 21 Somerset Square Nailsea: up to 8 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Above 7 Clevedon Walk, Nailsea: up to 18 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Weston College site Somerset Square Nailsea: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Nailsea Police Station Stockway South Nailsea, permissioned (360 m)
- 18 High Street Nailsea, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 28 September 2026 to 25 November 2026: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
- 8 October 2026 to 15 November 2026: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 7 September 2026 to 6 November 2026: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 49 addresses are between 29 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS48 1AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS48 1AJ | 98% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| BS48 1AW | 100% | 81% | 81% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nailsea and Backwell 476,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Link Road Nailsea | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Public Transport Interchange Bristol Airport | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portishead Pier Portishead Harbour | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tyntesfield Medical Group | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 116 Station Road [Dental Practice] | 210 m |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Clevedon Hospital | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Nailsea Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-operative Nailsea Hannah More Road | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,140 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 650 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Nailsea Glassworks, a scheduled monument, 240 m east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nailsea Glassworks | Scheduled monument | 240 m east |
| Middle Engine Pit | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Deserted medieval settlement 300m ESE of Wraxall House | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Towerhouse Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Summerhouse Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Mogg's Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Bullock's Bottom | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Naish Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Bathing Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 48 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 49 |
48 of the street's 49 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 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 |
| Nailsea School | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| Kingshill Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hannah More Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradiso Italian Restaurant BS48 1AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Great Wall BS48 1AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Nailsea Fish Bar BS48 1AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Downing's BS48 1AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Ivy Kitchen BS48 1AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Nailsea MicroPub BS48 1AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Original Factory Shop (The) BS48 1AW | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| White Truffle BS48 1AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Indian Cottage BS48 1AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Coates House BS48 1AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| New Posh Spice BS48 1AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Costa Ltd BS48 1AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Royal Oak BS48 1AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway BS48 1AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Mar 2026 |
| A Better Weigh BS48 1AH | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 80 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (101); On or near Chapel Close (43); On or near Link Road (15); On or near Laurel Drive (15); On or near Parking Area (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 8 October 2026 to 15 November 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- 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
- BS48 1AJ: 46 addresses of 47 in the postcode
- BS48 1AH: 2 addresses of 97 in the postcode
- BS48 1AW: 1 address of 113 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Stock Way North · Friendship Terrace · Heathfield Way · High Street · Glassworks Mews · Chapel Close · Friendship Road · Friendship Grove · Brockway · Heathfield Road · Clevedon Walk · Heath Road
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.