Postcode BS8 3SW (North Somerset)

Map showing BS8 3SW and nearby postcodes

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

BS8 3SW 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 3SW as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to BS8 3SW is Church Lane which is centered 193 m away.

The closest railway station is Shirehampton Rail Station, 3.12 km away.

The closest primary school to BS8 3SW (for ages 11 and under) is Crockerne Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 18, 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 3SW is Rudgleigh Inn and is 1.55 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 2.08 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 28, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Church Lane 193 m
Failand Lane 791 m
Sandy Lane 869 m
Oxhouse Lane 970 m
A369 1.43 km
B3129 3.06 km
M5 4.79 km
A38 19.14 km
A361 37.12 km
M4 39.39 km
A30 77.52 km
A4 89.68 km
A470 123.57 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS8 3SW

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 3SW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Downs Preparatory School 2.08 km
Crockerne Church of England Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
2.09 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.14 km
St Katherine's School Good
(December 9, 2021)
2.2 km
Wraxall Church of England Primary School 3.03 km
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School 3.51 km
Shirehampton Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
3.54 km
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School Good
(October 10, 2017)
3.96 km
Oasis Academy Brightstowe Good
(October 16, 2018)
4.02 km
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School 4.18 km
Nova Primary School Good
(June 25, 2019)
4.24 km
Birdwell Primary School Good
(October 21, 2021)
4.44 km
Sea Mills Primary School Good
(February 28, 2017)
4.45 km
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School Good
(October 4, 2018)
4.66 km
Northleaze Church of England Primary School 4.71 km
Golden Valley Primary School Outstanding
(March 12, 2014)
4.71 km
Oasis Academy Long Cross Good
(September 16, 2021)
4.75 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
4.82 km
Kingsweston School Good
(March 5, 2020)
4.91 km
Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Good
(October 20, 2021)
5.03 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oakham Treasures and Acorns Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
1.55 km
Rudgleigh Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 25, 2019
1.55 km
Markham Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 1, 2019
1.7 km
Grace B4kes Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.72 km
The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
1.74 km
Wicked Chilli Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
1.91 km
Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
2.04 km
Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 28, 2021
2.08 km
Daddy's Dim Sum Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.08 km
Kentucky Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 28, 2021
2.08 km
Ramada Bristol West Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 10, 2021
2.08 km
Starbucks Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 27, 2019
2.08 km
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 28, 2021
2.08 km
W H Smith Retailers - other Exempt
October 14, 2019
2.08 km
Waitrose Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 21, 2019
2.08 km
Welcome Break Forecourt Retailers - other 4
Good
March 10, 2021
2.08 km
The Downs School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
2.08 km
Chartwells at Crockerne C.E. Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 17, 2020
2.09 km
Aspens @ St Marys C E V A Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 10, 2021
2.14 km
Lodway Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
March 22, 2019
2.18 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Shirehampton Rail Station Rail 3.12 km
Sea Mills Rail Station Rail 4.14 km
Avonmouth Rail Station Rail 4.49 km
Bristol Docks Ferry Landing Ferry 5.01 km
Bristol Docks Ferry Landing Ferry 5.01 km
Portishead Pier Ferry 5.47 km
Bristol Airport Air 8.14 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 60.73 km

Nearby Nature

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

Jubb's Wood Woodland Or Forest 515 m
Alder Bed Wood Woodland Or Forest 628 m
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 833 m
New Forest Woodland Or Forest 876 m
Leigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 910 m
Ox House Bottom Valley 993 m
West Tanpit Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Budding's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Three Cornered Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Barn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Hails Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Summer House Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Limekiln Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Old Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
Markham Bottom Valley 1.46 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45950000
Longitude -2.69984900
OS Easting 351474
OS Northing 0173624
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