Postcode BS48 3PX (North Somerset)

Map showing BS48 3PX and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to BS48 3PX is Linemere Close which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Fairfield Way and is 167 m away. The closest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, 1.63 km away.

The closest primary school to BS48 3PX (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 local pub for residents of BS48 3PX is The George Inn and is 235 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 973 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 6, 2021.

25% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Linemere Close 23 m
Fairfield Way 133 m
Farleigh Road 150 m
Uncombe Close 220 m
Fairfield Close 288 m
Backwell Hill Road 803 m
Church Lane 879 m
Backwell Common 1.15 km
B3130 2.82 km
A370 7.65 km
M5 9.85 km
A38 24.11 km
A361 37.11 km
M4 42.27 km
A30 72.38 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS48 3PX

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 3PX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fairfield School 209 m
Backwell Church of England Junior School 656 m
Backwell School Good
(January 29, 2020)
834 m
West Leigh Infant School 1.38 km
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School 1.61 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School 2.05 km
Golden Valley Primary School Outstanding
(March 12, 2014)
2.41 km
Nailsea School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
2.47 km
Grove Junior School 3 km
Hannah More Infant School 3 km
Wraxall Church of England Primary School 3.08 km
Ravenswood School Good
(September 28, 2017)
3.64 km
Kingshill Church School Good
(April 11, 2018)
3.65 km
Birdwell Primary School Good
(October 21, 2021)
4.65 km
The Downs Preparatory School 4.82 km
Court-De-Wyck Church School Good
(March 20, 2018)
5.49 km
Tickenham Church of England Primary School Good
(December 15, 2017)
5.58 km
Northleaze Church of England Primary School 5.58 km
Winford Church of England Primary School 5.64 km
Dundry Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
6.47 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fairfield P N E U School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 21, 2021
209 m
The Rambles Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
September 9, 2019
209 m
The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
235 m
Backwell House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
433 m
Backwell Leisure Centre Retailers - other Exempt
September 25, 2019
591 m
Aspens at Backwell C of E Junior School School/college/university 4
Good
January 21, 2022
656 m
Peckers Mobile caterer 4
Good
November 11, 2021
700 m
Tsukemono Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
700 m
Wilson Vale Catering @ Tarmac Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 22, 2019
742 m
Dawson's Bakery Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
August 20, 2021
816 m
Good Food & Co Mobile caterer 4
Good
December 3, 2021
816 m
Little Hollows Pasta Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
September 18, 2020
816 m
Murray May's Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
816 m
Backwell Academy Secondary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
834 m
Cohens Retailers - other Exempt
September 18, 2019
970 m
Backwell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
973 m
Backwell PO Stores Retailers - other Exempt
November 5, 2019
973 m
Aimee's Wine House Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 1, 2019
1.11 km
Backwell Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
1.11 km
Vinnie's Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 21, 2022
1.11 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Fairfield Way Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Fairfield Way Bus Stop/Station 172 m
The George Bus Stop/Station 380 m
The George Bus Stop/Station 469 m
Leisure Centre Bus Stop/Station 512 m
Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station Rail 1.63 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 8.35 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 8.35 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 8.35 km
Bristol Airport Air 3.51 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cherry Wood Woodland Or Forest 444 m
Cheston Combe Valley 859 m
Backwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.22 km
Bourton Combe Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Bourton Combe Valley 1.49 km
Watercress Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Gable Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Bathing Pond Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
The Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Wamballs Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Chelvey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Bathing Pond Inland Water 1.83 km
Hyatt's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Breach Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Farleigh Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 75%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 25%

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.41652900
Longitude -2.72745300
OS Easting 349509
OS Northing 0168864
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