Postcode BS23 1RG (North Somerset)

Map showing BS23 1RG and nearby postcodes

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

BS23 1RG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 1RG as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to BS23 1RG is Back Street which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Alexandra Parade and is 81 m away. The closest railway station is Weston-super-Mare Rail Station, 481 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of BS23 1RG 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 Alexandra Parade Traditional Fish & Chips and is 52 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on February 8, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 40.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 69.2% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 30.8% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BS23 1RG 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 1RG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Back Street 42 m
Cross Street 42 m
Meadow Street 59 m
Orchard Street 71 m
Alma Street 74 m
Orchard Place 74 m
Alexandra Parade 84 m
Alfred Court 122 m
Palmer Street 123 m
Burlington Street 137 m
Hopkins Street 139 m
North Street 147 m
Poplar Place 151 m
Union Place 159 m
Alfred Street 161 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS23 1RG

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 1RG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Christ Church Church of England Primary School 342 m
Walliscote Primary School 351 m
Weston College Outstanding
(December 13, 2013)
504 m
Ashbrooke House School Good
(January 25, 2018)
588 m
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 745 m
Ashcombe Primary School 1.13 km
Hans Price Academy Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.29 km
Bournville Primary School 1.69 km
Broadoak Academy 2.15 km
Milton Park Primary School Good
(January 20, 2022)
2.15 km
Windwhistle Primary School 2.21 km
Worlebury St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
2.26 km
Haywood Village Academy Outstanding
(June 19, 2019)
2.46 km
Kewstoke Primary School Good
(June 7, 2018)
2.61 km
Westhaven School Good
(July 11, 2018)
2.72 km
Uphill Village Academy 2.8 km
Winterstoke Hundred Academy 2.89 km
St Martin's Church of England Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
3.04 km
Oldmixon Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
3.07 km
Mead Vale Community Primary School 3.11 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Eastern Spice Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
0 m
Little Angels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
0 m
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
New WSM Market Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
August 19, 2021
49 m
Alexandra Parade Traditional Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 8, 2022
52 m
Post Office Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 23, 2021
52 m
Thai Lime Leaves Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 15, 2022
52 m
Weston Grill, Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 9, 2021
52 m
Greek Cypriot Community Assoc Other catering premises Exempt
March 16, 2018
54 m
The Charles Dickens Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 4, 2020
54 m
Tokyo Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 22, 2022
54 m
Mix Store Limited Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 17, 2019
58 m
Mix Store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 3
Satisfactory
March 9, 2021
58 m
Treats Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 21, 2021
58 m
Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 24, 2016
66 m
RAFA Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 1, 2022
66 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Alexandra Parade Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Alexandra Parade Bus Stop/Station 88 m
Interchange Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Interchange Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Interchange Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Weston-super-Mare Rail Station Rail 481 m
Weston Milton Rail Station Rail 2.39 km
Worle Rail Station Rail 4.78 km
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour Ferry 947 m
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour Ferry 960 m
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour Ferry 960 m
Bristol Airport Air 18.96 km

Nearby Nature

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

Knightstone Island 990 m
Marine Lake Bay 1.09 km
Glentworth Bay Bay 1.1 km
Worlebury Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.22 km
Ashcombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Weston Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Anchor Head Wetland 1.46 km
Bathing Cove Wetland 1.53 km
Spring Cove Bay 1.63 km
The Causeway Wetland 1.84 km
Birnbeck Island Island 1.98 km
Milton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.34 km
The Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Sand Bay Bay 2.5 km
Weston Bay Bay 2.57 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 31.6 Mbps 40.4 Mbps 78.13 Mbps
Upload 9.9 Mbps 9.8 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 1 0
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 30.8% 18.9 2.6
30-300 Mbps 69.2% 63.7 17.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

14 meters consuming 133,091 kWh - mean 9,507 kWh : median 8,230 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS23 1RG - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.34795600
Longitude -2.97609600
OS Easting 332117
OS Northing 0161439
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1069
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 E33045656
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Somerset 020
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Somerset 020C
Output Area / Small Area 7A1