Broadband in BS48 3HA

BS48 3HA sits in Backwell, part of North Somerset. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

84.2% of premises at BS48 3HA can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 84.2% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 84.2% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 84.2% of addresses. That puts this postcode ahead of much of the country. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for BS48 3HA gives a better picture of what to expect. 15.8% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 84.2% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at BS48 3HA mean in practice? Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at BS48 3HA. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At BS48 3HA, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 84.2% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at BS48 3HA is rated Low. Minor precautions may be worth considering. Check with insurers about any loading on premiums.

Clifton Down station is the closest rail link at 6.5 miles from BS48 3HA. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Bedminster is the next closest at 6.6 miles. Bristol Temple Meads offers another option at 7.3 miles.

The three most common bands are D (25%), C (20%), E (20%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at BS48 3HA reaches 95%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for BS48 3HA: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for BS48 3HA is North Somerset. The immediate area is Backwell, a distinct community within the wider district. The BS48 postcode area contains 744 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across BS48 ranges from 0% to 100%. BS48 3HA is below the area average of 89%.

How does BS48 3HA compare to its neighbours? BS48 3HH (0.03 miles, backwell) has 90.5% superfast coverage and 90.5% gigabit. BS48 3NR (0.04 miles, backwell) has 85.7% superfast coverage and 85.7% gigabit. BS48 3HY (0.05 miles, backwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at BS48 3HA gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Backwell depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for BS48 3HA, here is what stands out. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Backwell. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for BS48 3HA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Backwell hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.