Postcode BS48 3GZ (North Somerset)

Map showing BS48 3GZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS48 3GZ is located in North Somerset It was introduced in June 2001 and is an active postcode. BS48 3GZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS48 3GZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.1 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 3GZ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to BS48 3GZ is Slades Court which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Backwell Common and is 256 m away. The closest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, 349 m away.

The closest primary school to BS48 3GZ (for ages 11 and under) is St Francis Catholic Primary 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 3GZ is The Rising Sun and is 796 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 11, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Backwell Indian Takeaway and is 589 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 20, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 83.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.2 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 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BS48 3GZ 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 3GZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS48 3GZ, and the approximate distance away.

Slades Court 23 m
Longthorn 32 m
Marle Pits 32 m
Lunty Mead 53 m
Garstons Close 66 m
Moorfield Road 110 m
Westfield Drive 134 m
Westfield Road 203 m
Westfield Close 221 m
The Briars 231 m
Colliers Gardens 255 m
Moor Lane 263 m
Amberlands Close 333 m
Waverley Road 373 m
Station Close 445 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS48 3GZ

Introduction June 2001
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 3GZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Leigh Infant School 150 m
Backwell School Good
(January 29, 2020)
643 m
St Francis Catholic Primary School 1.18 km
Fairfield School 1.27 km
Backwell Church of England Junior School 1.29 km
Nailsea School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.6 km
Grove Junior School 1.67 km
Hannah More Infant School 1.67 km
Golden Valley Primary School Outstanding
(March 12, 2014)
1.75 km
Kingshill Church School Good
(April 11, 2018)
2.67 km
Ravenswood School Good
(September 28, 2017)
2.7 km
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School 3.02 km
Wraxall Church of England Primary School 3.16 km
Court-De-Wyck Church School Good
(March 20, 2018)
4.3 km
Tickenham Church of England Primary School Good
(December 15, 2017)
4.4 km
The Downs Preparatory School 4.99 km
Yatton Church of England Junior School 5.9 km
Yatton Infant School 5.9 km
Birdwell Primary School Good
(October 21, 2021)
6.09 km
Wrington Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(June 12, 2015)
6.09 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS48 3GZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
150 m
Backwell After School Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 7, 2019
150 m
Meadowside Pre-School Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2022
150 m
Consensus Support Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 10, 2021
199 m
Mark Wait Catering @ Tall Pines G.C. Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
274 m
Backwell Motors Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
330 m
Parsons Bakery Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 11, 2021
467 m
Aimee's Wine House Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 1, 2019
546 m
Backwell Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
546 m
Vinnie's Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 21, 2022
546 m
West Backwell Bowling Club Other catering premises 4
Good
October 14, 2021
588 m
Backwell Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 20, 2019
589 m
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 20, 2019
589 m
Backwell Academy Secondary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
643 m
Backwell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
650 m
Backwell PO Stores Retailers - other Exempt
November 5, 2019
650 m
Cohens Retailers - other Exempt
September 18, 2019
689 m
Ashton & Backwell Football Club Retailers - other Exempt
March 14, 2019
796 m
The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 11, 2021
796 m
Backwell Leisure Centre Retailers - other Exempt
September 25, 2019
893 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS48 3GZ - Data from Apr 2022

Backwell Common Bus Stop/Station 256 m
Nailsea and Backwell Station Bus Stop/Station 286 m
Nailsea and Backwell Station Bus Stop/Station 291 m
Backwell Common Bus Stop/Station 367 m
Nailsea and Backwell Station Bus Stop/Station 395 m
Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station Rail 349 m
Clevedon Pier Ferry 8.65 km
Clevedon Pier Ferry 8.65 km
Clevedon Pier Ferry 8.65 km
Bristol Airport Air 4.23 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS48 3GZ - Data from Dec 2021

Chelvey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Brickyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Cheston Combe Valley 1.65 km
Cherry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Backwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.75 km
Tap's Combe Valley 1.97 km
Wamballs Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Watercress Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Brockley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Brockley Combe Valley 2.42 km
Bourton Combe Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Gable Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Bourton Combe Valley 2.83 km
Hyatt's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Warren Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS48 3GZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 55 Mbps 83.2 Mbps 330 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 15.2 Mbps 50 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 13.6 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 117.7 23.6
300+ Mbps 100% 330 50

Gas Consumption

26 meters consuming 337,747 kWh - mean 12,990 kWh : median 12,470 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

26 meters consuming 130,924 kWh - mean 5,036 kWh : median 3,410 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS48 3GZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.41651500
Longitude -2.74867400
OS Easting 348033
OS Northing 0168877
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
27044
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

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

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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Nailsea BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Backwell BUASD
Workplace Zone E33047609
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Somerset 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Somerset 011B
Output Area / Small Area 5A2