Postcode BT23 4SZ (Ards and North Down)

Map showing BT23 4SZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode BT23 4SZ is located in Ards and North Down It was introduced in December 1984 and is an active postcode. BT23 4SZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BT23 4SZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 BT23 4SZ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to BT23 4SZ is Lime Grove which is centered 99 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Deansfield Way and is 208 m away. The closest railway station is Ince & Elton Rail Station, 895 m away.

The closest primary school to BT23 4SZ (for ages 11 and under) is Elton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 18, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Helsby High School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 22, 2018 rated this school as Good

The nearest takeaway food is available from Beeps Shakes and treats and is 2.6 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 30, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 23.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 75% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

South Eastern is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BT23 4SZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BT23 4SZ, and the approximate distance away.

Lime Grove 99 m
Willow Grove 100 m
Poplar Grove 128 m
Deansfield Way 287 m
Meadow View 339 m
School Lane 386 m
Old Hall Lane 467 m
Parkland Drive 533 m
Pool Lane 787 m
Cryers Lane 1 km
Chester Road 3.23 km
B5132 3.9 km
A5117 4.78 km
M56 17.27 km
A525 27.44 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BT23 4SZ

Introduction December 1984
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 BT23 4SZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Elton Primary School Requires improvement
(September 18, 2019)
636 m
Horn's Mill Primary School Good
(February 5, 2019)
3.35 km
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(February 26, 2020)
4.49 km
Helsby Hillside Primary School Good
(November 25, 2021)
4.5 km
The Oaks Community Primary School Good
(February 7, 2019)
4.56 km
Alvanley and Manley Village School Good
(December 3, 2019)
4.65 km
Wolverham Primary and Nursery School 4.72 km
Helsby High School Good
(May 22, 2018)
4.93 km
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School Good
(July 18, 2017)
5.08 km
Mickle Trafford Village School Outstanding
(June 8, 2009)
5.31 km
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School Good
(June 13, 2017)
5.43 km
William Stockton Community Primary School Good
(June 14, 2018)
5.57 km
Westminster Community Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2018)
5.63 km
Whitby Heath Primary School Outstanding
(October 30, 2013)
5.63 km
Ellesmere Port Church of England College 5.71 km
The Whitby High School Requires improvement
(February 7, 2019)
6.02 km
The Hammond 6.22 km
Acresfield Academy 6.22 km
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Requires improvement
(June 24, 2021)
6.23 km
Hinderton School Outstanding
(May 23, 2017)
6.23 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BT23 4SZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
McKEE'S FARM SHOP Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 10, 2021
974 m
Capparelli Cooks Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
1.2 km
Holden's Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
July 20, 2017
1.94 km
Reaville Cupcake Bouquets Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
April 30, 2021
1.94 km
Sam's Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 23, 2020
1.94 km
Total Performance Fitness Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
August 30, 2017
2.07 km
Lakeland Dairy Sales Ltd - ROI Importers/Exporters Exempt
2.11 km
Lakeland Dairy Sales Ltd - UK Importers/Exporters Exempt
2.11 km
SODEXO LTD (PRITCHITT FOODS) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2014
2.11 km
FARMBOX Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 21, 2014
2.17 km
The Village Kitchen Coffee Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
June 14, 2018
2.21 km
DUNLADY HOUSE NURSING HOME Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 5, 2019
2.31 km
East Belfast Sure Start Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 16, 2016
2.36 km
Aaron House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
February 6, 2018
2.36 km
Lidl Dundonald, Belfast Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 4, 2019
2.4 km
LITTLE GEMS DAY NURSERY Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 20, 2021
2.4 km
Tor Bank School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 27, 2021
2.4 km
The Village Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 2, 2019
2.49 km
Beeps Shakes and treats Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 30, 2021
2.6 km
SCRABO ISLES NURSING HOME Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 6, 2021
2.74 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BT23 4SZ - Data from Apr 2022

Deansfield Way Bus Stop/Station 208 m
Deansfield Way Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Depot Bus Stop/Station 282 m
Depot Bus Stop/Station 299 m
Dalewood Close Bus Stop/Station 320 m
Ince & Elton Rail Station Rail 895 m
Ince & Elton Rail Station Rail 955 m
Stanlow & Thornton Rail Station Rail 1.68 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 7.9 km
Terminal Two Access Air 37.79 km
Terminal Two Access Air 37.81 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BT23 4SZ - Data from Dec 2021

Ince Marshes Wetland 2.46 km
Helsby Marsh Wetland 2.73 km
Little Stanney Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.42 km
Ash Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.7 km
Helsby Quarry Woodland Park Woodland Or Forest 3.81 km
Ince Banks Wetland 3.87 km
Lordship Marsh Wetland 3.91 km
Helsby Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.97 km
Harmers Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.35 km
Barnhouse Fox Covert Woodland Or Forest 4.43 km
Hollytree Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.01 km
Stanney Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.42 km
Stanlow Banks Wetland 5.44 km
Score Bank Wetland 5.84 km
Frodsham Marsh Wetland 5.85 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BT23 4SZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 23.8 Mbps 23.9 Mbps 29.88 Mbps
Upload 4.1 Mbps 4.5 Mbps 7.22 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 25% 24 4.6
30-300 Mbps 75% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Northern Ireland
Latitude 54.60262700
Longitude -5.75302600
OS Easting 345252
OS Northing 0375032
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
743
Least Deprived

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Strangford
Electoral Ward Scrabo
Local Authority District Ards and North Down
European Electoral Region Northern Ireland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code N09000011
Travel To Work Area Belfast

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
South Eastern
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Health & Social Care Board
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
South Eastern

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
Rural-Urban Classification
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Northern Ireland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Northern Ireland
Workplace Zone N19000110
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
(pseudo) Northern Ireland
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bradshaw's Brae 2
Output Area / Small Area 1B1