Postcode BS48 2LA (North Somerset)

Map showing BS48 2LA and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS48 2LA is located in North Somerset It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. BS48 2LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS48 2LA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.2 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 BS48 2LA as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to BS48 2LA is Polden Close which is centered 16 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Porlock Gardens and is 102 m away. The closest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, 1.28 km away.

The closest primary school to BS48 2LA (for ages 11 and under) is St Francis Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Nailsea School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 12, 2020 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of BS48 2LA is Mizzymead Recreation Centre and is 284 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on October 21, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 394 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 16, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 107.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.4 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. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BS48 2LA 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 BS48 2LA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS48 2LA, and the approximate distance away.

Polden Close 16 m
Mendip Close 71 m
Holford Close 72 m
Dunkery Close 74 m
Porlock Gardens 94 m
Clarken Close 108 m
Mizzymead Road 131 m
Hillcrest Road 135 m
Hillcrest Close 135 m
Coombe Road 142 m
Burrington Close 146 m
Ash Hayes Drive 210 m
Biddisham Close 243 m
Farmhouse Close 251 m
Blandford Close 253 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS48 2LA

Introduction December 1997
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 BS48 2LA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Nailsea School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
418 m
St Francis Catholic Primary School 667 m
Grove Junior School 688 m
Hannah More Infant School 688 m
Golden Valley Primary School Outstanding
(March 12, 2014)
730 m
Kingshill Church School Good
(April 11, 2018)
1.06 km
Ravenswood School Good
(September 28, 2017)
1.09 km
West Leigh Infant School 1.76 km
Backwell School Good
(January 29, 2020)
2.05 km
Wraxall Church of England Primary School 2.41 km
Fairfield School 2.51 km
Backwell Church of England Junior School 2.8 km
Tickenham Church of England Primary School Good
(December 15, 2017)
2.89 km
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School 3.87 km
The Downs Preparatory School 4.05 km
Court-De-Wyck Church School Good
(March 20, 2018)
4.87 km
Gordano School Outstanding
(April 25, 2012)
5.06 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
5.25 km
All Saints Church of England Primary School 5.71 km
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Good
(May 14, 2019)
5.76 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS48 2LA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mizzymead Recreation Centre Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
October 21, 2021
284 m
Tiifin @ Mizzymead Recreation Centre Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
284 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 16, 2020
394 m
Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
December 13, 2018
412 m
Kebab Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 9, 2021
412 m
Parsons Bakery Ltd Retailers - other 4
Good
January 27, 2021
412 m
The Glassmaker Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 19, 2021
412 m
Nailsea School School/college/university 4
Good
September 23, 2021
418 m
Kel's Kitchen Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
423 m
Nailsea International Store Retailers - other 4
Good
July 1, 2021
428 m
Burchills Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 13, 2018
441 m
Greens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 22, 2021
441 m
Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 21, 2021
442 m
Cafe 119 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 28, 2021
469 m
Costa Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
494 m
Superdrug Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
December 20, 2019
494 m
Boots Company PLC Retailers - other Exempt
October 27, 2020
511 m
M&Co Trading Limited Retailers - other Exempt
July 12, 2021
511 m
Nailsea Community Group CIC Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 10, 2020
511 m
Poundland Retailers - other Exempt
October 25, 2019
511 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS48 2LA - Data from Apr 2022

Porlock Gardens Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Hillcrest Road Bus Stop/Station 124 m
The Perrings West Bus Stop/Station 206 m
The Perrings West Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Amberley Gardens Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station Rail 1.28 km
Yatton Rail Station Rail 6.29 km
Portishead Pier Ferry 7.35 km
Portishead Pier Ferry 7.35 km
Clevedon Pier Ferry 7.45 km
Bristol Airport Air 5.84 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS48 2LA - Data from Dec 2021

Towerhouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Summerhouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Wamballs Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Mogg's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Sir John's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Brickyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
The Warren Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
Chummock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Lime Breach Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Watercress Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Dunhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Baye's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Cockheap Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS48 2LA - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 40.4 Mbps 107.8 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.4 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20.6 3.6
30-300 Mbps 0% 88.8 11.2
300+ Mbps 100% 462 37.5

Gas Consumption

20 meters consuming 165,692 kWh - mean 8,285 kWh : median 7,828 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS48 2LA - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.42893500
Longitude -2.76077300
OS Easting 347206
OS Northing 0170267
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
27667
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Somerset
Electoral Ward Nailsea Youngwood
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 Bristol

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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Nailsea BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Nailsea BUASD
Workplace Zone E33047602
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Somerset 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Somerset 008E
Output Area / Small Area 6B2