The postcode BH23 8BZ is located in New Forest, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH23 8BZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BH23 8BZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BH23 8BZ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to BH23 8BZ is Mount Pleasant Drive which is centered 46 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bransgore Gardens and is 139 m away. The closest railway station is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 3.74 km away.
The closest primary school to BH23 8BZ (for ages 11 and under) is Bransgore Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Arnewood School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 18, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of BH23 8BZ is THE CROWN and is 571 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from BRANSGORE FISH and is 599 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 4, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 55.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BH23 8BZ is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Hampshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BH23 8BZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BH23 8BZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BH23 8BZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BH23 8BZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 758 m | |
| Sopley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 2.95 km |
| Burton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 25, 2016) | 4.15 km |
| Highcliffe School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 4.28 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 4.66 km |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 4.72 km |
| The Stable School | Special school | 6-16 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 5.09 km |
| The Grange School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 5.2 km |
| Burley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 5.3 km |
| Somerford Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 5.41 km |
| Twynham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 5.49 km |
| Ballard School | Independent school | 2-16 | 5.58 km | |
| Mudeford Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (October 9, 2008) | 5.9 km |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 5.99 km |
| The Arnewood School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 6.01 km |
| New Milton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 6.27 km |
| Christchurch Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 9, 2014) | 6.32 km |
| Christchurch Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 6.33 km | |
| New Milton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (September 14, 2010) | 6.45 km |
| Tiptoe Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 6.45 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH23 8BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROBINS NEST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2021 | 201 m | |
| WOODSIDE LODGE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2019 | 201 m | |
| STEPPING STONES OF SOPLEY PRE-SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2016 | 208 m | |
| BRANSGORE LUNCH CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 395 m | |
| THE COFFEE HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2022 | 502 m | |
| LITTLE GRANTON | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2016 | 570 m | |
| ELIZABETH'S BAKERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 571 m | |
| THE CROWN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 571 m | |
| BOOTS | Exempt February 14, 2019 | 599 m | |
| BRANSGORE COUNTRY MARKET | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 599 m | |
| BRANSGORE FISH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 599 m | |
| CO-OP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2021 | 599 m | |
| MOORLAND NEWS & WINE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2017 | 612 m | |
| THE BIG SCOOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 614 m | |
| BRANSGORE PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 758 m | |
| THREE TUNS INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2021 | 758 m | |
| JACK AND JILL PRE-SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2020 | 1.02 km | |
| CARPENTERS ARMS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 1.3 km | |
| NEW FOREST WILD AND EXOTIC MUSHROOMS | Exempt November 20, 2019 | 1.41 km | |
| The Food-Ebox Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 5, 2021 | 1.59 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH23 8BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bransgore Gardens | 139 m | |
| Wedgewood Gardens | 155 m | |
| Wedgewood Gardens | 158 m | |
| Bransgore Gardens | 202 m | |
| Ringwood Road | 482 m | |
| Hinton Admiral Rail Station | 3.74 km | |
| Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing | 6.83 km | |
| Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing | 6.83 km | |
| Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing | 6.85 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 7.34 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 31.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH23 8BZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Stibb's Copse | 427 m | |
| Jopps Plantation | 583 m | |
| Holmy Copse | 710 m | |
| Howen Copse | 928 m | |
| Harrow Wood Pond | 1.04 km | |
| Elmers Copse | 1.05 km | |
| Harrow Wood | 1.08 km | |
| Prink's Wood | 1.13 km | |
| Tothill Wood | 1.21 km | |
| Thorney Hill | 1.31 km | |
| New Whistlers Copse | 1.54 km | |
| Colbornes Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Whistlers Copse | 1.76 km | |
| Barrett's Copse | 1.8 km | |
| Black Firs | 1.81 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH23 8BZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 62.8 Mbps | 55.4 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 12.9 Mbps | 13.2 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 59.2 | 14.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BH23 8BZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.78472600 |
| Longitude | -1.72987500 |
| OS Easting | 419139 |
| OS Northing | 0098385 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
New Forest West |
| County Electorial Division | Brockenhurst ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bransgore and Burley |
| Local Authority District | New Forest |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Solent Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000091 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bournemouth |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hampshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | Bransgore BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042418 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
New Forest 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
New Forest 016C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |