Mariners Close Backwell, North Somerset
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS48), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47804613.
9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £480,000 across 1 sale. 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1). 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North Somerset costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 85% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 590 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 260 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 18 to 21 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Tyntesfield Medical Group, about 2.2 km away. About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £381,000 | £381,000 | £381,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £232,000 | £232,000 | £232,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £263,750 | £247,500 | £280,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £102,650 | £102,650 | £102,650 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2019 | 8 BS48 3HZ | Semi-detached | £480,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2017 | 1 BS48 3HZ | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2013 | 3 BS48 3HZ | Detached | £381,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2007 | 2 BS48 3HZ | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 23 May 2006 | 7 BS48 3HZ | Semi-detached | £232,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2004 | 6 BS48 3HZ | Semi-detached | £247,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2004 | 2 BS48 3HZ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1999 | 1 BS48 3HZ | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 19 Jun 1998 | 8 BS48 3HZ | Semi-detached | £102,650 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 151 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
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 C (26% of about 650 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 1.0 km
- Backwell Motors, 73 Station Road, Backwell: up to 7 homes, permissioned (560 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: BRISTOL WATERWORKS COMPANY, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 5 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 3HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS48 3HT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 18 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS48 3HT | 85% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
| BS48 3HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nailsea and Backwell 476,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m |
| Yatton 527,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km | |
| Shirehampton 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 17 within 800 m; nearest Backwell Common | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Public Transport Interchange Bristol Airport | 4.0 km |
| Ferry terminal | Portishead Pier Portishead Harbour | 8.8 km |
| Car parks | Hawthorns Parking | 2.1 km |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 5.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 4.2 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Tyntesfield Medical Group | 2.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Cohen Chemists | 410 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Backwell Dental Care | 410 m |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Clevedon Hospital | 7.5 km |
| Police station | Nailsea Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 2.9 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest BR Spar Backwell, Backwell Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6.7 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | Fairfield Mead Allotments 1.4 ha | 1.3 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km south-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south-east |
| Middle Engine Pit | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km north |
| Churchyard cross in St Bridget's churchyard, Chelvey | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cheston Combe | Valley | 1.4 km south-east |
| Chelvey Wood | Wood | 1.4 km south |
| Cherry Wood | Wood | 1.4 km east |
| Backwell Hill | Hill | 1.5 km south-east |
| Brickyard Wood | Wood | 1.8 km south-west |
| Bathing Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Leigh Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 310 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Backwell School | Secondary | 11–18 | 360 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Backwell Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (Nov 2024, 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 | 1.4 km | 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 |
| Nailsea School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Golden Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | 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 |
| Hannah More Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Grove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Roy Fitness Ltd BS48 3HT | Mobile caterer | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rainbow Pre School BS48 3HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Meadowside Pre-School BS48 3NG | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Backwell After School Club BS48 3NG | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School BS48 3NG | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd BS48 3HB | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Vinni's BS48 3HW | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Backwell Haz's Pizza Kebab BS48 3HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Hopper Coffee BS48 3HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Aspens @ Backwell Academy BS48 3BX | Other catering premises | 360 m | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Backwell School Cafe BS48 3BX | Other catering premises | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Backwell Fish Bar BS48 3HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Backwell Post Office BS48 3HH | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Spar BS48 3HL | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Backwell Indian Takeaway BS48 3HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westfield Drive (16); On or near Westfield Road (7); On or near Station Road (7); On or near Mariners Close (5); On or near Mariners Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Mariners Drive · The Crescent · Westfield Close · Westhaven Close · Westfield Road · Embercourt Drive · Westfield Drive · Station Road · Meadow Close · Rodney Road · Orchard Road · Mulberry 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.