The postcode BS48 3EL is located in North Somerset It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. BS48 3EL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS48 3EL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.7 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 3EL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BS48 3EL is Backwell Hill Road which is centered 156 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The George and is 837 m away. The closest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, 2.24 km away.
The closest primary school to BS48 3EL (for ages 11 and under) is Backwell Church of England Junior School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Backwell School. The last OFSTED inspection on January 29, 2020 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of BS48 3EL is The George Inn and is 828 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 9, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Backwell Fish Bar and is 1.43 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 6, 2021.
Policing for BS48 3EL 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 BS48 3EL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS48 3EL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS48 3EL
| Introduction | December 1997 |
| 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 BS48 3EL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backwell Church of England Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 832 m | |
| Fairfield School | Independent school | 2-11 | 853 m | |
| Backwell School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.41 km |
| Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.45 km | |
| West Leigh Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | 1.91 km | |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.72 km | |
| Golden Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 12, 2014) | 3.09 km |
| Nailsea School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 3.15 km |
| Grove Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 3.64 km | |
| Hannah More Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | 3.64 km | |
| Wraxall Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.64 km | |
| Birdwell Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 4.31 km |
| Ravenswood School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 4.32 km |
| Kingshill Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 11, 2018) | 4.33 km |
| Winford Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.96 km | |
| Northleaze Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.25 km | |
| The Downs Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-13 | 5.31 km | |
| Court-De-Wyck Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 5.72 km |
| Dundry Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 10, 2019) | 5.86 km |
| Tickenham Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 15, 2017) | 6.25 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS48 3EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Vale Catering @ Tarmac Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 22, 2019 | 452 m | |
| Peckers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 11, 2021 | 703 m | |
| Tsukemono | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 703 m | |
| Backwell House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 733 m | |
| The George Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 828 m | |
| Aspens at Backwell C of E Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 21, 2022 | 832 m | |
| Fairfield P N E U School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 853 m | |
| The Rambles | Exempt September 9, 2019 | 853 m | |
| Dawson's Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 20, 2021 | 937 m | |
| Good Food & Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 3, 2021 | 937 m | |
| Little Hollows Pasta | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 18, 2020 | 937 m | |
| Murray May's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 937 m | |
| Backwell Leisure Centre | Exempt September 25, 2019 | 1.16 km | |
| Aspens @ Flax Bourton C of E School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2021 | 1.3 km | |
| Cohens | Exempt September 18, 2019 | 1.4 km | |
| Backwell Academy Secondary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 1.41 km | |
| Backwell Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 1.43 km | |
| Backwell PO Stores | Exempt November 5, 2019 | 1.43 km | |
| Scrummies Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 1.45 km | |
| Backwell Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2019 | 1.56 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS48 3EL - Data from Apr 2022
| The George | 837 m | |
| Fairfield Way | 845 m | |
| Fairfield Way | 847 m | |
| The George | 848 m | |
| Stancombe Lane | 930 m | |
| Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station | 2.24 km | |
| Nova Scotia Ferry Landing | 8.09 km | |
| Nova Scotia Ferry Landing | 8.09 km | |
| Nova Scotia Ferry Landing | 8.09 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 2.94 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS48 3EL - Data from Dec 2021
| Cherry Wood | 290 m | |
| Bourton Combe | 690 m | |
| Cheston Combe | Valley | 703 m |
| Bourton Combe | Valley | 818 m |
| Backwell Hill | 1.04 km | |
| The Spinney | 1.09 km | |
| Hyatt's Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Breach Hill Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Martin's Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Farleigh Hill | 1.85 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 1.87 km | |
| Chelvey Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Oatfield Pool | 1.89 km | |
| Bathing Pond Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Gable Wood | 1.94 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.41244900 |
| Longitude | -2.72016600 |
| OS Easting | 350011 |
| OS Northing | 0168405 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Somerset |
| Electoral Ward | Backwell |
| 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 | Bristol |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33047612 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Somerset 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Somerset 011C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |