The postcode BS8 3UQ is located in North Somerset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS8 3UQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS8 3UQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 3UQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to BS8 3UQ is Old Chelsea Lane which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sixty Acres Close and is 170 m away. The closest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, 4.81 km away.
The closest primary school to BS8 3UQ (for ages 11 and under) is Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School. 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 3UQ is The Miners Rest and is 2.03 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 20, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Piccolo's and is 2.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 21, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS8 3UQ 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 BS8 3UQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS8 3UQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS8 3UQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 BS8 3UQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.37 km | |
| Birdwell Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 2.48 km |
| Northleaze Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.02 km | |
| Wraxall Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.14 km | |
| The Downs Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-13 | 3.44 km | |
| St Katherine's School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 3.7 km |
| Fairfield School | Independent school | 2-11 | 3.88 km | |
| Crockerne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 4 km |
| Ashton Park School | Academy | 11-18 | 4.18 km | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 4.25 km |
| Golden Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 12, 2014) | 4.36 km |
| Backwell School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 4.38 km |
| Backwell Church of England Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 4.38 km | |
| Ashton Vale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.52 km | |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.54 km | |
| Nailsea School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 4.65 km |
| West Leigh Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | 4.86 km | |
| Hotwells Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2018) | 4.94 km |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 27, 2012) | 5.24 km |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.25 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS8 3UQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Ashton Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 1.38 km | |
| Tyntesfield House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 1.47 km | |
| Belmont Estate | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 1.51 km | |
| Gatcombe Court Bed and Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 7, 2019 | 1.77 km | |
| Gatcombe Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 1.77 km | |
| The Greedy Goose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 1.77 km | |
| The Miners Rest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2017 | 2.03 km | |
| Epic Youth CIC @ Long Ashton Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 27, 2021 | 2.04 km | |
| Long Ashton Village Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2019 | 2.04 km | |
| The Little Tipple | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 2.1 km | |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 7, 2021 | 2.15 km | |
| The Old Library | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2021 | 2.15 km | |
| Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 2.22 km | |
| Long Ashton Post Office Stores | Exempt October 1, 2019 | 2.22 km | |
| Piccolo's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 21, 2021 | 2.22 km | |
| Charlton Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| Jubilee Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 26, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| S&D Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| Bird in Hand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| Sun Fung Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement January 19, 2022 | 2.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS8 3UQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Sixty Acres Close | 170 m | |
| Sixty Acres Close | 175 m | |
| Beggar Bush Lane | 304 m | |
| Beggar Bush Lane | 311 m | |
| Weston Road Cross Roads | 346 m | |
| Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station | 4.81 km | |
| Shirehampton Rail Station | 4.88 km | |
| Sea Mills Rail Station | 5.16 km | |
| Nova Scotia Ferry Landing | 5.09 km | |
| Nova Scotia Ferry Landing | 5.09 km | |
| Nova Scotia Ferry Landing | 5.09 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 6.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS8 3UQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Belmont Combe | Valley | 850 m |
| Tyntesfield Plantation | 920 m | |
| Ashton Hill Plantation | 923 m | |
| Long Wood | 992 m | |
| George's Hill Plantation | 1.22 km | |
| Failand Hill | 1.26 km | |
| Round Plantation | 1.27 km | |
| Shipley Brake | 1.31 km | |
| Cook's Wood | 1.32 km | |
| Ox House Bottom | Valley | 1.35 km |
| Fenn's Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Bendle Combe | Valley | 1.49 km |
| Keed's Wood | 1.53 km | |
| West Tanpit Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Limekiln Plantation | 1.57 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS8 3UQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
Energy usage data for BS8 3UQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.44103300 |
| Longitude | -2.69048700 |
| OS Easting | 352105 |
| OS Northing | 0171564 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Failand BUA |
| 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 006B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |