Welcome to Backwell
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Backwell is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of North Somerset and in 2011 had a population of 4,589. The village lies about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Bristol, south of the A370 to Weston-super-Mare. The parish includes the hamlets of Backwell Common, Backwell Green and Backwell Farleigh, and the districts of Backwell West Town and Downside.Nearby are Nailsea, Flax Bourton, Yatton, Brockley and Barrow Gurney.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,191 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
4,686 (2021) |
Density |
393 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.4 |
Ward |
Backwell |
District |
North Somerset |
Postcodes |
BS48 |
ONS ID |
E04012099 |
Council
Contact details for Backwell Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Backwell Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Backwell Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Backwell Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Backwell Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Backwell Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by North Somerset Times
Backwell Crossroads bus lane plans put on the back burner
Published: 24th Apr 2024
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Homes to be built on village fields — after 40-year battle against developers
Published: 21st Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by North Somerset Council
Engagement announced for public transport improvements in Backwell
Published: 13th Nov 2023