Postcode BS48 3JH (North Somerset)

Map showing BS48 3JH and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS48 3JH is located in North Somerset It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. BS48 3JH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS48 3JH 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 3JH as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.

The closest road name to BS48 3JH is The Court Close which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dark Lane and is 445 m away. The closest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, 1.68 km away.

The closest primary school to BS48 3JH (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 3JH is The George Inn and is 726 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 806 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 6, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

The Court Close 48 m
Church Town 282 m
Church Lane 549 m
Farleigh Road 588 m
B3130 2.93 km
A370 7.25 km
M5 10.34 km
A38 24.57 km
A361 37.08 km
M4 42.51 km
A30 71.89 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS48 3JH

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 3JH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Backwell Church of England Junior School 217 m
Fairfield School 495 m
Backwell School Good
(January 29, 2020)
839 m
West Leigh Infant School 1.3 km
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School 1.95 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School 2.26 km
Golden Valley Primary School Outstanding
(March 12, 2014)
2.7 km
Nailsea School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
2.7 km
Grove Junior School 3.08 km
Hannah More Infant School 3.08 km
Wraxall Church of England Primary School 3.53 km
Kingshill Church School Good
(April 11, 2018)
3.88 km
Ravenswood School Good
(September 28, 2017)
3.88 km
Birdwell Primary School Good
(October 21, 2021)
4.9 km
Court-De-Wyck Church School Good
(March 20, 2018)
5.14 km
The Downs Preparatory School 5.29 km
Winford Church of England Primary School 5.44 km
Tickenham Church of England Primary School Good
(December 15, 2017)
5.75 km
Northleaze Church of England Primary School 5.85 km
Wrington Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(June 12, 2015)
5.99 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Peckers Mobile caterer 4
Good
November 11, 2021
208 m
Tsukemono Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
208 m
Aspens at Backwell C of E Junior School School/college/university 4
Good
January 21, 2022
217 m
Dawson's Bakery Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
August 20, 2021
361 m
Good Food & Co Mobile caterer 4
Good
December 3, 2021
361 m
Little Hollows Pasta Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
September 18, 2020
361 m
Murray May's Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
361 m
Fairfield P N E U School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 21, 2021
495 m
The Rambles Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
September 9, 2019
495 m
Backwell Leisure Centre Retailers - other Exempt
September 25, 2019
612 m
The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
726 m
Cohens Retailers - other Exempt
September 18, 2019
780 m
Backwell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
806 m
Backwell PO Stores Retailers - other Exempt
November 5, 2019
806 m
Backwell Academy Secondary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
839 m
Backwell House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
873 m
Backwell Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 20, 2019
928 m
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 20, 2019
928 m
Aimee's Wine House Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 1, 2019
939 m
Backwell Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
939 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dark Lane Bus Stop/Station 445 m
Fairfield Way Bus Stop/Station 545 m
Leisure Centre Bus Stop/Station 548 m
Leisure Centre Bus Stop/Station 551 m
Fairfield Way Bus Stop/Station 581 m
Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station Rail 1.68 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 8.66 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 8.66 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 8.66 km
Bristol Airport Air 3.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cherry Wood Woodland Or Forest 361 m
Cheston Combe Valley 383 m
Backwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 735 m
Bourton Combe Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Chelvey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Bourton Combe Valley 1.4 km
Hyatt's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
The Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Watercress Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Tap's Combe Valley 2.09 km
Gable Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Garleys Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Bathing Pond Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Oatfield Pool Inland Water 2.22 km
Wamballs Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.41224900
Longitude -2.72920700
OS Easting 349382
OS Northing 0168389
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
25523
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Nailsea BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Backwell BUASD
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 6A2