Postcode BS8 3SS (North Somerset)

Map showing BS8 3SS and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS8 3SS is located in North Somerset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS8 3SS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS8 3SS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.4 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 BS8 3SS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to BS8 3SS is Church Lane which is centered 334 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Oakham Treasures and is 1.07 km away. The closest railway station is Shirehampton Rail Station, 3.26 km away.

The closest primary school to BS8 3SS (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 6, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Katherine's School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 9, 2021 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of BS8 3SS is Rudgleigh Inn and is 1.58 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 25, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Burger King and is 1.93 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 28, 2021.

25% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BS8 3SS 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 BS8 3SS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS8 3SS, and the approximate distance away.

Church Lane 334 m
Failand Lane 514 m
Sandy Lane 1.27 km
A369 1.55 km
M5 4.77 km
A38 19.33 km
A48 34.46 km
A361 37.51 km
M4 39.77 km
A30 77.43 km
A470 123.34 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS8 3SS

Introduction January 1980
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 BS8 3SS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Downs Preparatory School 1.69 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury Good
(June 6, 2019)
1.88 km
Crockerne Church of England Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
2.19 km
St Katherine's School Good
(December 9, 2021)
2.44 km
Wraxall Church of England Primary School 2.78 km
Shirehampton Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
3.63 km
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School 3.65 km
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School Good
(October 10, 2017)
3.96 km
Oasis Academy Brightstowe Good
(October 16, 2018)
4.16 km
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School 4.24 km
Nova Primary School Good
(June 25, 2019)
4.29 km
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School Good
(October 4, 2018)
4.3 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
4.43 km
Golden Valley Primary School Outstanding
(March 12, 2014)
4.48 km
Sea Mills Primary School Good
(February 28, 2017)
4.71 km
Birdwell Primary School Good
(October 21, 2021)
4.74 km
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Good
(May 14, 2019)
4.75 km
Gordano School Outstanding
(April 25, 2012)
4.76 km
Nailsea School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
4.8 km
Oasis Academy Long Cross Good
(September 16, 2021)
4.88 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS8 3SS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oakham Treasures and Acorns Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
1.16 km
Rudgleigh Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 25, 2019
1.58 km
The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
1.69 km
The Downs School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
1.69 km
Grace B4kes Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.71 km
Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
1.71 km
Charlton Farm Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 30, 2020
1.85 km
Aspens @ St Marys C E V A Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 10, 2021
1.88 km
Portbury Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
1.92 km
Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 28, 2021
1.93 km
Daddy's Dim Sum Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.93 km
Kentucky Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 28, 2021
1.93 km
Ramada Bristol West Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 10, 2021
1.93 km
Starbucks Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 27, 2019
1.93 km
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 28, 2021
1.93 km
W H Smith Retailers - other Exempt
October 14, 2019
1.93 km
Waitrose Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 21, 2019
1.93 km
Welcome Break Forecourt Retailers - other 4
Good
March 10, 2021
1.93 km
Gordano RFC Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
November 27, 2019
1.96 km
Markham Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 1, 2019
1.98 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS8 3SS - Data from Apr 2022

Oakham Treasures Bus Stop/Station 1.07 km
Oakham Treasures Bus Stop/Station 1.08 km
Shirehampton Rail Station Rail 3.26 km
Sea Mills Rail Station Rail 4.43 km
Avonmouth Rail Station Rail 4.44 km
Bristol Docks Ferry Landing Ferry 4.92 km
Bristol Docks Ferry Landing Ferry 4.92 km
Portishead Pier Ferry 5.14 km
Bristol Airport Air 8.19 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 60.9 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS8 3SS - Data from Dec 2021

Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 448 m
Jubb's Wood Woodland Or Forest 730 m
New Forest Woodland Or Forest 746 m
Budding's Wood Woodland Or Forest 867 m
Alder Bed Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Briery Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Barn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Old Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.15 km
Hails Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Summer House Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Leigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Ox House Bottom Valley 1.34 km
Limekiln Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
West Tanpit Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Failand Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.52 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS8 3SS - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 41,755 kWh - mean 8,351 kWh : median 7,252 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS8 3SS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.46023100
Longitude -2.70545900
OS Easting 351085
OS Northing 0173709
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
24658
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Somerset
Electoral Ward Long Ashton
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33047580
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Somerset 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Somerset 006E
Output Area / Small Area 1B2