The postcode BS23 3RQ is located in North Somerset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS23 3RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS23 3RQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0 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 3RQ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.
The closest road name to BS23 3RQ is Argyle Avenue which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Argyle Avenue and is 110 m away. The closest railway station is Weston-super-Mare Rail Station, 1.15 km away.
The closest primary school to BS23 3RQ (for ages 11 and under) is Bournville Primary School.
The local pub for residents of BS23 3RQ is Weston-super-Mare Social Club and is 247 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dream River and is 132 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 27, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 56.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 1.3 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 3RQ 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 3RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS23 3RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS23 3RQ
| 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 3RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 242 m | |
| Hans Price Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 500 m |
| Windwhistle Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 593 m | |
| Broadoak Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 870 m | |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.11 km | |
| Ashbrooke House School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Walliscote Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.34 km | |
| Haywood Village Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 19, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Oldmixon Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.47 km |
| Uphill Village Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.56 km | |
| Westhaven School | Special school | 4-18 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Ashcombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.62 km | |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.66 km | |
| Weston College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (December 13, 2013) | 2.07 km |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy | Academy | 11-19 | 2.37 km | |
| Milton Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 2.62 km |
| Hutton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 2.88 km |
| Mead Vale Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.25 km | |
| Worlebury St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 19, 2019) | 3.33 km |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 3.46 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS23 3RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream River | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 132 m | |
| Aspens @ Bournville Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 242 m | |
| Bournville Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 242 m | |
| Weston-super-Mare Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 247 m | |
| Mendip House Nursery & Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2020 | 255 m | |
| Libra Fish Bar Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 272 m | |
| Premier Stores | Exempt December 20, 2018 | 272 m | |
| S Bakes | Awaiting Inspection | 358 m | |
| The Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 393 m | |
| Martin McColl | Exempt September 7, 2021 | 411 m | |
| Whinny's Public Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2019 | 413 m | |
| Malvern House News | Exempt October 25, 2019 | 433 m | |
| The Ancaster | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 3, 2021 | 433 m | |
| The Wok | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 8, 2021 | 433 m | |
| Leonard Cheshire Disability | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2019 | 490 m | |
| Bournville Family Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2019 | 497 m | |
| Aspens-Services Ltd at Hans Price Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 500 m | |
| St Andrews Bowls Club | Exempt October 4, 2019 | 536 m | |
| Birnbeck House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 541 m | |
| Granada House Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2022 | 583 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS23 3RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Argyle Avenue | 110 m | |
| Argyle Avenue | 110 m | |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 220 m | |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 228 m | |
| Moorland Road | 279 m | |
| Weston-super-Mare Rail Station | 1.15 km | |
| Weston Milton Rail Station | 2.39 km | |
| Worle Rail Station | 4.83 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 2.35 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 2.36 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 2.36 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 18.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS23 3RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Plantation | 1.31 km | |
| Oldmixon Copse | 1.89 km | |
| Hay Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Black Rock | 2.33 km | |
| Knightstone | 2.41 km | |
| Ashcombe Wood | 2.53 km | |
| Marine Lake | 2.55 km | |
| Glentworth Bay | 2.55 km | |
| Purn Hill | 2.7 km | |
| Worlebury Hill | 2.74 km | |
| Weston Woods | 2.87 km | |
| Anchor Head | 2.88 km | |
| Hutton Hill | 2.89 km | |
| Weston Bay | 2.95 km | |
| Hellenge Hill | 2.99 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS23 3RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.3 Mbps | 56.8 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.3 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19 | 8.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 59.7 | 12.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for BS23 3RQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.33443800 |
| Longitude | -2.96769900 |
| OS Easting | 332682 |
| OS Northing | 0159928 |
| 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 South |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship |
| 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 | E33047662 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Somerset 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Somerset 021C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A3 |