Postcode BS48 3PA (North Somerset)

Map showing BS48 3PA and nearby postcodes

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

BS48 3PA 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 3PA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to BS48 3PA is Cadogan Grove which is centered 161 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Leisure Centre and is 120 m away. The closest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, 1.07 km away.

The closest primary school to BS48 3PA (for ages 11 and under) is Fairfield 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 337 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 6, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 122.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 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 3.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cadogan Grove 161 m
Summerlands 287 m
Dark Lane 324 m
St Andrews Road 332 m
Church Lane 433 m
Farleigh Road 590 m
West Town Road 766 m
Backwell Common 950 m
Station Road 1.31 km
B3130 3.44 km
A370 7.09 km
M5 10.17 km
A38 24.6 km
A361 37.67 km
M4 42.91 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS48 3PA

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 3PA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Backwell School Good
(January 29, 2020)
233 m
Fairfield School 451 m
Backwell Church of England Junior School 531 m
West Leigh Infant School 741 m
St Francis Catholic Primary School 1.68 km
Nailsea School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
2.13 km
Golden Valley Primary School Outstanding
(March 12, 2014)
2.15 km
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School 2.25 km
Grove Junior School 2.47 km
Hannah More Infant School 2.47 km
Wraxall Church of England Primary School 3.17 km
Kingshill Church School Good
(April 11, 2018)
3.29 km
Ravenswood School Good
(September 28, 2017)
3.3 km
Court-De-Wyck Church School Good
(March 20, 2018)
4.88 km
The Downs Preparatory School 4.98 km
Tickenham Church of England Primary School Good
(December 15, 2017)
5.14 km
Birdwell Primary School Good
(October 21, 2021)
5.29 km
Winford Church of England Primary School 6.05 km
Wrington Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(June 12, 2015)
6.13 km
Northleaze Church of England Primary School 6.23 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Backwell Leisure Centre Retailers - other Exempt
September 25, 2019
84 m
Backwell Academy Secondary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
233 m
Backwell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
337 m
Backwell PO Stores Retailers - other Exempt
November 5, 2019
337 m
Cohens Retailers - other Exempt
September 18, 2019
346 m
Fairfield P N E U School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 21, 2021
451 m
The Rambles Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
September 9, 2019
451 m
Aimee's Wine House Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 1, 2019
464 m
Backwell Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
464 m
Vinnie's Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 21, 2022
464 m
Backwell Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 20, 2019
490 m
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 20, 2019
490 m
Aspens at Backwell C of E Junior School School/college/university 4
Good
January 21, 2022
531 m
Parsons Bakery Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 11, 2021
533 m
West Backwell Bowling Club Other catering premises 4
Good
October 14, 2021
614 m
Dawson's Bakery Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
August 20, 2021
616 m
Good Food & Co Mobile caterer 4
Good
December 3, 2021
616 m
Little Hollows Pasta Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
September 18, 2020
616 m
Murray May's Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
616 m
Peckers Mobile caterer 4
Good
November 11, 2021
714 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Leisure Centre Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 142 m
Leisure Centre Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 239 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 302 m
Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station Rail 1.07 km
Portishead Pier Ferry 8.95 km
Portishead Pier Ferry 8.95 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 8.98 km
Bristol Airport Air 3.64 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cherry Wood Woodland Or Forest 889 m
Cheston Combe Valley 904 m
Backwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.14 km
Chelvey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Bourton Combe Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Watercress Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Wamballs Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Bourton Combe Valley 1.98 km
Tap's Combe Valley 2.06 km
Hyatt's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
The Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Gable Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Brickyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Bathing Pond Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Bathing Pond Inland Water 2.39 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 122.5 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11 Mbps 39 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% 21.5 1.1
30-300 Mbps 0% 165.8 16.6
300+ Mbps 100% 462 37.5

Gas Consumption

24 meters consuming 539,470 kWh - mean 22,478 kWh : median 19,337 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS48 3PA - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.41520500
Longitude -2.73653400
OS Easting 348876
OS Northing 0168723
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
32773
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: 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