Postcode BS23 1RF (North Somerset)

Map showing BS23 1RF and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS23 1RF is located in North Somerset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS23 1RF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS23 1RF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 BS23 1RF as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to BS23 1RF is Back Street which is centered 20 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Alexandra Parade and is 97 m away. The closest railway station is Weston-super-Mare Rail Station, 469 m away.

The closest primary school to BS23 1RF (for ages 11 and under) is Christ Church Church of England Primary School.

The local pub for residents of BS23 1RF is George & Dragon and is 28 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 24, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Atlantic Fish Bar and is 87 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 11, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 54.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 9.1% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 90.9% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 9.1% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BS23 1RF is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and North Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BS23 1RF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS23 1RF, and the approximate distance away.

Back Street 20 m
Cross Street 20 m
Alma Street 33 m
Orchard Street 61 m
Meadow Street 83 m
Alfred Court 91 m
Alexandra Parade 102 m
Poplar Place 107 m
Alfred Street 109 m
Burlington Street 121 m
Orchard Place 125 m
Hopkins Street 142 m
Palmer Street 150 m
Prospect Place 171 m
Jubilee Road 175 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS23 1RF

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 BS23 1RF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Christ Church Church of England Primary School 291 m
Walliscote Primary School 382 m
Weston College Outstanding
(December 13, 2013)
531 m
Ashbrooke House School Good
(January 25, 2018)
622 m
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 776 m
Ashcombe Primary School 1.08 km
Hans Price Academy Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.28 km
Bournville Primary School 1.68 km
Milton Park Primary School Good
(January 20, 2022)
2.1 km
Broadoak Academy 2.17 km
Windwhistle Primary School 2.2 km
Worlebury St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
2.21 km
Haywood Village Academy Outstanding
(June 19, 2019)
2.43 km
Kewstoke Primary School Good
(June 7, 2018)
2.57 km
Westhaven School Good
(July 11, 2018)
2.75 km
Uphill Village Academy 2.82 km
Winterstoke Hundred Academy 2.84 km
St Martin's Church of England Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
2.99 km
Mead Vale Community Primary School 3.06 km
Oldmixon Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
3.06 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS23 1RF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Adeife Food Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
January 28, 2021
28 m
George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 24, 2018
28 m
Hussains Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
28 m
Panache Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2021
28 m
Working Mens Club and Institute Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 26, 2021
28 m
Eastern Spice Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
52 m
Little Angels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
52 m
New WSM Market Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
August 19, 2021
65 m
Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 24, 2016
85 m
RAFA Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 1, 2022
85 m
Christopher's House of Chocolates Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 2, 2020
85 m
Eastern European Deli Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 17, 2019
85 m
Fresh Market Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 24, 2021
85 m
Orchard News Retailers - other Exempt
June 20, 2019
85 m
Sanctuary Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
85 m
Zeera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 10, 2020
85 m
Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 11, 2022
87 m
BUN'D Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
87 m
Mix Store Limited Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 17, 2019
97 m
Mix Store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 3
Satisfactory
March 9, 2021
97 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS23 1RF - Data from Apr 2022

Alexandra Parade Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Alexandra Parade Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Alfred Street Bus Stop/Station 100 m
Interchange Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Interchange Bus Stop/Station 128 m
Weston-super-Mare Rail Station Rail 469 m
Weston Milton Rail Station Rail 2.34 km
Worle Rail Station Rail 4.72 km
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour Ferry 987 m
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour Ferry 1 km
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour Ferry 1 km
Bristol Airport Air 18.91 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS23 1RF - Data from Dec 2021

Knightstone Island 1.03 km
Marine Lake Bay 1.12 km
Glentworth Bay Bay 1.14 km
Worlebury Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.2 km
Ashcombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Weston Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Anchor Head Wetland 1.49 km
Bathing Cove Wetland 1.54 km
Spring Cove Bay 1.65 km
The Causeway Wetland 1.87 km
Birnbeck Island Island 2.01 km
Milton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
The Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Sand Bay Bay 2.49 km
Weston Bay Bay 2.62 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS23 1RF - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 64.8 Mbps 54.7 Mbps 79.91 Mbps
Upload 14.8 Mbps 12.3 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 9.1% 15.5 1
30-300 Mbps 81.8% 67.7 16
300+ Mbps 9.1% - -

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 28,000 kWh - mean 5,600 kWh : median 6,668 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS23 1RF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.34811400
Longitude -2.97539600
OS Easting 332166
OS Northing 0161456
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
545
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Weston-Super-Mare
Electoral Ward Weston-super-Mare Central
Local Authority District North Somerset
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 E06000024
Travel To Work Area Weston-super-Mare

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
North Somerset
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Weston-Super-Mare BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Weston-Super-Mare BUASD
Workplace Zone E33047653
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Somerset 020
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Somerset 020B
Output Area / Small Area 7A1