Area guide · Somerset

Living in Nailsea

A snapshot of life in Nailsea, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Nailsea is a town in Somerset, South West with a population of 15,919. The average house price is £389,507 and the overall crime rate is 82.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Nailsea ranks

Population

15,919

Avg House Price

£389,507

Crime Rate

82.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

410 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,795

Median Age

46.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Nailsea's detached homes (£541,273) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£205,436).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Nailsea prices have risen 3% over the last 9 years (£379,247 → £389,507).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£541,273	£489,000	91
Semi-Detached	£337,410	£319,000	120
Terraced	£303,909	£290,500	41
Flat	£205,436	£177,500	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Nailsea is 82.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Nailsea: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	5
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Golden Valley Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Grove Junior School	Primary	Good
Hannah More Infant School	Primary	Good
Kingshill Church School	Primary	Good
Nailsea School	Secondary	Good
St Francis Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Nailsea averages 410 Mbps — 310% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Nailsea homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.4
% Rated C or Above	65.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,179

Demographics & Economy

Population	15,919
Median Age	46.9
Median Household Income	£32,795
Employment Rate	57.5%
Owner Occupied	71.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Nailsea?

The average house price in Nailsea is £389,507 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Nailsea?

The most affordable entry point in Nailsea is a flat, with an average price of £205,436.

Is Nailsea a safe place to live?

Nailsea has a recorded crime rate of 82.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Nailsea?

Nailsea has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Nailsea?

Average broadband download speeds in Nailsea are around 410 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 88.7% of premises.

How big is Nailsea?

Nailsea is a settlement in Somerset with a population of approximately 15,919.

Most compared with

How does Nailsea stack up against its neighbours?

Backwell

Nailsea

House price: £540,691 · £389,507
Crime rate: 82.4 · 82.4
Distance: 1.4 mi

Bradley Stoke

Nailsea

House price: £356,214 · £389,507
Crime rate: 72.4 · 82.4
Distance: 11.5 mi

Bristol

Nailsea

House price: £438,474 · £389,507
Crime rate: 130.3 · 82.4
Distance: 7.5 mi

Caldicot

Nailsea

House price: £324,238 · £389,507
Crime rate: 92.8 · 82.4
Distance: 11.0 mi

Cheddar

Nailsea

House price: £394,267 · £389,507
Crime rate: 83 · 82.4
Distance: 10.6 mi

Chepstow

Nailsea

House price: £438,043 · £389,507
Crime rate: 64.2 · 82.4
Distance: 14.7 mi

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