The postcode BS23 2SJ is located in North Somerset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS23 2SJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS23 2SJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 2SJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to BS23 2SJ is Elmhyrst Road which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ashcombe Road and is 85 m away. The closest railway station is Weston-super-Mare Rail Station, 752 m away.
The closest primary school to BS23 2SJ (for ages 11 and under) is Christ Church Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of BS23 2SJ is The 49 Club and is 402 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ming's Takeaway and is 510 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 24, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 105.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 92.1% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS23 2SJ 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BS23 2SJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS23 2SJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS23 2SJ
| 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 BS23 2SJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 347 m | |
| Ashcombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 552 m | |
| Walliscote Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 941 m | |
| Weston College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (December 13, 2013) | 1.01 km |
| Ashbrooke House School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.3 km | |
| Hans Price Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Milton Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 1.47 km |
| Worlebury St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 19, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Bournville Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.76 km | |
| Kewstoke Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 2.03 km |
| Haywood Village Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 19, 2019) | 2.16 km |
| Windwhistle Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.32 km | |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 2.36 km |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy | Academy | 11-19 | 2.37 km | |
| Mead Vale Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.44 km | |
| Broadoak Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.5 km | |
| Worle Community School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 5, 2020) | 2.69 km |
| Worle Village Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 2.76 km | |
| Mendip Green Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS23 2SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcombe Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Milton Lodge Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 64 m | |
| Golden Valley House Day Nursery (Weston) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2020 | 302 m | |
| Earlfield Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2021 | 317 m | |
| Aspens @ Christ Church Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 347 m | |
| Slimming World Franchise | Exempt November 30, 2020 | 352 m | |
| Heathwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 372 m | |
| Best One, Shands Stores | Exempt December 4, 2020 | 387 m | |
| The 49 Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 402 m | |
| Zoe's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 402 m | |
| Ventura Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 420 m | |
| Nashley House Retirement Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 447 m | |
| Rosamar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2022 | 465 m | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2019 | 486 m | |
| Felix House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 496 m | |
| Club Freelove | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 501 m | |
| Dial A Pint | Exempt November 28, 2018 | 501 m | |
| Sakura Japanese Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2021 | 501 m | |
| Toogies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2020 | 501 m | |
| Ming's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 510 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS23 2SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Ashcombe Road | 85 m | |
| Ashcombe Road | 151 m | |
| Gerard Road | 242 m | |
| Gerard Road | 245 m | |
| George Street | 354 m | |
| Weston-super-Mare Rail Station | 752 m | |
| Weston Milton Rail Station | 1.76 km | |
| Worle Rail Station | 4.1 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 1.52 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 1.54 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 1.54 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 18.28 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS23 2SJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Ashcombe Wood | 788 m | |
| Worlebury Hill | 1.04 km | |
| Weston Woods | 1.13 km | |
| Knightstone | 1.55 km | |
| Marine Lake | 1.61 km | |
| Glentworth Bay | 1.63 km | |
| Milton Hill | 1.7 km | |
| Bathing Cove | 1.78 km | |
| Anchor Head | 1.96 km | |
| Spring Cove | 2.02 km | |
| The Causeway | 2.26 km | |
| Birnbeck Island | 2.42 km | |
| Sand Bay | 2.42 km | |
| Worle Hill | 2.45 km | |
| Worle Moor | 2.81 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS23 2SJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 66.8 Mbps | 105.4 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 15.2 Mbps | 39 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% | 20 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 7.9% | 100% | 71.5 | 16.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 92.1% | 92.1% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for BS23 2SJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.35040500 |
| Longitude | -2.96700100 |
| OS Easting | 332754 |
| OS Northing | 0161703 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Weston-Super-Mare |
| Electoral Ward | Weston-super-Mare Hillside |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000024 |
| Travel To Work Area | Weston-super-Mare |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| 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 | E33047646 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Somerset 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Somerset 018F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |