The postcode BT56 8FS is located in Causeway Coast and Glens It was introduced in January 2018 and is an active postcode. BT56 8FS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BT56 8FS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0 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 BT56 8FS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The local pub for residents of BT56 8FS is Rathmore Golf Club and is 275 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Dolphin and is 175 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 1, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 63.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Northern is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BT56 8FS and their respective distances.
Information about the postcode BT56 8FS
| Introduction | January 2018 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BT56 8FS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2019 | 78 m | |
| St Patricks Primary School Meals Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2022 | 78 m | |
| The Dolphin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2018 | 175 m | |
| Clanmil Housing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 178 m | |
| Skerries Fold | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2018 | 258 m | |
| Portrush Filling Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2018 | 275 m | |
| Rathmore Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 275 m | |
| M R M Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2016 | 285 m | |
| Portrush Primary School Meals Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2019 | 311 m | |
| The Hop After Schools Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2016 | 311 m | |
| Lacada Brewery Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 376 m | |
| Portrush Royal British Legion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2019 | 388 m | |
| Urban | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 388 m | |
| Avenue Cafe - Goldrush | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2019 | 422 m | |
| Chequers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2017 | 422 m | |
| Indian Ocean | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 28, 2019 | 422 m | |
| J V Campbell Pharmacy | Exempt September 25, 2020 | 422 m | |
| Atlantic View Guesthouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 430 m | |
| Causeway Bay B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2019 | 430 m | |
| Quays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 23, 2019 | 430 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BT56 8FS - Data from Dec 2021
| Irish Sea | 59.28 km | |
| North Sea | 472.27 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BT56 8FS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 80 Mbps | 63.9 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 15.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 63.9 | 15.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Latitude | 55.20230300 |
| Longitude | -6.64610700 |
| OS Easting | 286253 |
| OS Northing | 0440306 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
East Londonderry |
| Electoral Ward | Portrush and Dunluce |
| Local Authority District | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| European Electoral Region | Northern Ireland |
| International Territorial Level Code | N09000004 |
| Travel To Work Area | Coleraine |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Health & Social Care Board |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Northern |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Northern Ireland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Northern Ireland |
| Workplace Zone | N19000804 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
(pseudo) Northern Ireland |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Royal Portrush |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |