The postcode BS48 3NS is located in North Somerset It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. BS48 3NS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS48 3NS is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.6 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 3NS as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to BS48 3NS is Dark Lane which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dark Lane and is 132 m away. The closest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, 1.26 km away.
The closest primary school to BS48 3NS (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 nearest takeaway food is available from Backwell Fish Bar and is 318 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 6, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 163.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.7 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 2.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS48 3NS 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 3NS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS48 3NS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS48 3NS
| 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 3NS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backwell Church of England Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 335 m | |
| Backwell School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 499 m |
| Fairfield School | Independent school | 2-11 | 663 m | |
| West Leigh Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | 825 m | |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.95 km | |
| Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.4 km | |
| Nailsea School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 2.4 km |
| Golden Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 12, 2014) | 2.46 km |
| Grove Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 2.64 km | |
| Hannah More Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | 2.64 km | |
| Wraxall Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.52 km | |
| Kingshill Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 11, 2018) | 3.55 km |
| Ravenswood School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 3.56 km |
| Court-De-Wyck Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 4.68 km |
| The Downs Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-13 | 5.33 km | |
| Tickenham Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 15, 2017) | 5.35 km |
| Birdwell Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 5.4 km |
| Wrington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2015) | 5.8 km |
| Winford Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.86 km | |
| Northleaze Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.34 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS48 3NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohens | Exempt September 18, 2019 | 281 m | |
| Backwell Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 318 m | |
| Backwell PO Stores | Exempt November 5, 2019 | 318 m | |
| Dawson's Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 20, 2021 | 333 m | |
| Good Food & Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 3, 2021 | 333 m | |
| Little Hollows Pasta | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 18, 2020 | 333 m | |
| Murray May's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 333 m | |
| Aspens at Backwell C of E Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 21, 2022 | 335 m | |
| Backwell Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2019 | 416 m | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2019 | 416 m | |
| Backwell Leisure Centre | Exempt September 25, 2019 | 419 m | |
| Aimee's Wine House Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 436 m | |
| Backwell Grill House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 436 m | |
| Vinnie's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2022 | 436 m | |
| Backwell Academy Secondary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 499 m | |
| West Backwell Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 14, 2021 | 502 m | |
| Peckers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 11, 2021 | 519 m | |
| Tsukemono | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 519 m | |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 523 m | |
| Fairfield P N E U School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 663 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS48 3NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Dark Lane | 132 m | |
| Crossroads | 274 m | |
| Crossroads | 302 m | |
| Crossroads | 316 m | |
| Leisure Centre | 410 m | |
| Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station | 1.26 km | |
| Nova Scotia Ferry Landing | 9.13 km | |
| Nova Scotia Ferry Landing | 9.13 km | |
| Nova Scotia Ferry Landing | 9.13 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 3.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS48 3NS - Data from Dec 2021
| Cheston Combe | Valley | 676 m |
| Backwell Hill | 835 m | |
| Cherry Wood | 874 m | |
| Chelvey Wood | 1.04 km | |
| Tap's Combe | Valley | 1.75 km |
| Bourton Combe | 1.84 km | |
| Hyatt's Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Bourton Combe | Valley | 1.9 km |
| The Spinney | 1.97 km | |
| Brickyard Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Watercress Wood | 2.21 km | |
| Brockley Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Brockley Combe | Valley | 2.27 km |
| Wamballs Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Garleys Wood | 2.35 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS48 3NS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 163.9 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.7 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 22 | 1.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 139.7 | 13.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for BS48 3NS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.41210200 |
| Longitude | -2.73667100 |
| OS Easting | 348863 |
| OS Northing | 0168378 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Nailsea BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Backwell BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33045628 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Somerset 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Somerset 011A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |