Postcode BS17 3BJ (South Gloucestershire) Terminated August 1997

Map showing BS17 3BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS17 3BJ is located in South Gloucestershire It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in August 1997.BS17 3BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS17 3BJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 BS17 3BJ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to BS17 3BJ is Springfield Avenue which is centered 76 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Westbourne Road and is 195 m away. The closest railway station is Bristol Parkway Rail Station, 4.51 km away.

The closest primary school to BS17 3BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Barley Close Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 10, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Downend School. The last OFSTED inspection on January 9, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of BS17 3BJ is Huntsman Taverners and is 378 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 26, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Leo's Chippy and is 234 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 14, 2021.

Policing for BS17 3BJ is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and South Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BS17 3BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS17 3BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Springfield Avenue 76 m
Kingston Close 81 m
Kingston Drive 82 m
Springleaze 134 m
Springfield Road 141 m
Springfield Close 180 m
Cherry Grove 197 m
Stockwell Close 215 m
Stockwell Drive 218 m
Farriers Court 219 m
Blackhorse Road 238 m
Elmtree Avenue 249 m
Brook Road 284 m
Bowden Place 292 m
Walker Close 328 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS17 3BJ

Introduction January 1980
Termination August 1997
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BS17 3BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Downend School Good
(January 9, 2019)
325 m
Barley Close Community Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
396 m
Stanbridge Primary School Good
(November 16, 2017)
549 m
Emersons Green Primary School Good
(March 6, 2018)
567 m
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Good
(September 16, 2021)
680 m
Blackhorse Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
880 m
Mangotsfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2013)
948 m
Bromley Heath Junior School Outstanding
(March 13, 2015)
1.23 km
Bromley Heath Infant School Good
(June 4, 2019)
1.23 km
Mangotsfield School Requires improvement
(March 21, 2018)
1.4 km
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Good
(April 4, 2017)
1.44 km
Lyde Green Primary School Good
(July 5, 2018)
1.46 km
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Good
(November 27, 2019)
1.68 km
The Tynings School Requires improvement
(July 12, 2018)
1.69 km
Staple Hill Primary School Requires improvement
(September 26, 2018)
1.86 km
Frome Vale Academy Outstanding
(January 12, 2022)
1.92 km
Gracefield Preparatory School Good
(March 21, 2019)
2.12 km
Kings' Forest Primary School Good
(November 16, 2016)
2.13 km
Frenchay Church of England Primary School Good
(March 26, 2019)
2.15 km
Soundwell Academy 2.5 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS17 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ranjanie Convenience Store Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
215 m
Leo's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
May 14, 2021
234 m
Resound Other catering premises Exempt
November 8, 2019
264 m
Aspens Services Ltd At Downend Secondary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 24, 2021
325 m
Caterlink At Downend School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
325 m
Muddy Puddles Day Nursery And Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 21, 2022
356 m
Huntsman Taverners Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 26, 2022
378 m
Barley Close Out Of School Club Other catering premises Exempt
January 14, 2020
396 m
Integra At Barley Close Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
396 m
Sunbeams Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
404 m
The New Dibden Stores Retailers - other Exempt
September 14, 2020
404 m
Elior UK At Hanover Badminton Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 2, 2021
547 m
Bright Sparks Day Nursery And Pre-School Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 3
Satisfactory
January 26, 2022
549 m
Dolce Ltd At Stanbridge School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
549 m
Mama Bears Day Nursery School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
549 m
Emersons Green Primary Out Of School Club Other catering premises Exempt
February 25, 2020
567 m
Integra At Emersons Green Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
567 m
The Langley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
567 m
The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 20, 2021
584 m
Rajastan Royal Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
May 4, 2021
640 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS17 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Westbourne Road Bus Stop/Station 195 m
Springfield Road Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Jubilee Crescent Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Westbourne Road Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Jubilee Crescent Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Bristol Parkway Rail Station Rail 4.51 km
St Philip's Bridge Ferry 7.78 km
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing Ferry 7.84 km
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing Ferry 7.84 km
Bristol Airport Air 19.37 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 49.98 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS17 3BJ - Data from Dec 2021

Stockwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 507 m
Black Horse Pond Inland Water 996 m
Leap Valley Valley 1.22 km
Britannia Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Charn Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
Rodway Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.59 km
Carsons Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Bury Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
Coxgrove Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.52 km
Cockshot Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.55 km
Ivory Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.66 km
Hotwater Brake Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Long Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Bitterwell Lake Inland Water 2.98 km
Glenfrome Valley 3.02 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.49199500
Longitude -2.48898500
OS Easting 366148
OS Northing 0177119
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21825
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Kingswood
Electoral Ward Staple Hill & Mangotsfield
Local Authority District South Gloucestershire
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: West of England
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council West of England

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000025
Travel To Work Area Bristol

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
South Gloucestershire
Cancer Alliance Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bristol BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bristol BUASD
Workplace Zone E33047798
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
South Gloucestershire 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
South Gloucestershire 023A
Output Area / Small Area 6B2