BS20 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 831 postcodes across 4 sectors in North Somerset.
Full fibre
82%
Gigabit
82%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
831
BS20 spans 831 postcodes across North Somerset. Full fibre gigabit reaches 82.4%, with 11.3% at mid-speed and a tiny 0.2% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Broadband speeds in BS20
Share of BS20 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 831 postcodes in the district.
BS20's fibre deployment is strong across its 831 postcodes at 82.4% full fibre gigabit. Superfast coverage of 95.6% leaves 4.4% below 30 Mbps, though speed_300_plus_share at 84.3% suggests some postcodes in the mid-speed band may exceed 300 Mbps via cable or other means. The 11.3% at 30 to 300 Mbps (roughly 94 postcodes) sits near the Bristol average. A thin 0.2% tail below Universal Service Obligation thresholds (one postcode) warrants grant attention. Approximately 685 postcodes access gigabit fibre. Speed distribution reflects North Somerset's integration with broader Bristol fibre investment.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
BS20 splits into 4 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS20 0 | 174 | 99% | 83% | 83% |
| BS20 6 | 225 | 99% | 86% | 86% |
| BS20 7 | 294 | 89% | 74% | 74% |
| BS20 8 | 138 | 100% | 95% | 95% |
All BS20 0 postcodes (174)
All BS20 6 postcodes (225)
All BS20 7 postcodes (294)
All BS20 8 postcodes (138)
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Living in North Somerset
BS20 residents in the majority enjoy fibre gigabit. Those on mid-speed tiers still exceed the UK average and suit domestic and small business use. A handful may qualify for connection improvement grants.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
98/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
BS20 broadband FAQs
How widespread is fibre in BS20?
82.4% of postcodes have full fibre gigabit. It is the dominant option but not yet universal.
What does the 11.3% mid-speed bracket mean?
Approximately 94 postcodes offer 30 to 300 Mbps as their maximum, likely awaiting fibre rollout or served by cable-only providers.
Are any postcodes severely disadvantaged?
0.2% of BS20 (one postcode) falls below 10 Mbps. Contact your provider about Universal Service Obligation upgrade eligibility.
Is BS20 similar to Bristol postcodes?
BS20 matches Bristol averages at roughly 82% fibre gigabit and 11% mid-speed. It reflects North Somerset's integration with Bristol's fibre rollout.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BS20 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources