BS21 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 685 postcodes across 3 sectors in North Somerset.
Full fibre
86%
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
685
BS21 encompasses 685 postcodes in North Somerset. Full fibre gigabit reaches 86.1%, marginally higher than BS20 neighbouring postcodes.
Broadband speeds in BS21
Share of BS21 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 685 postcodes in the district.
BS21 fibre penetration is solid at 86.1% full fibre gigabit across 685 postcodes. Superfast coverage at 92.7% suggests a higher proportion of non-fibre premises below 30 Mbps in BS21. The 6.6% mid-speed band (roughly 45 postcodes at 30 to 300 Mbps) represents premises either awaiting fibre activation or served by cable alternatives. A tiny 0.1% fall below Universal Service Obligation thresholds (one postcode). Approximately 590 postcodes access gigabit fibre. Speed variation across BS21 reflects mixed infrastructure deployment with fibre active in most areas.
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
BS21 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS21 5 | 98 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| BS21 6 | 309 | 90% | 80% | 80% |
| BS21 7 | 278 | 93% | 89% | 89% |
All BS21 5 postcodes (98)
All BS21 6 postcodes (309)
All BS21 7 postcodes (278)
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Living in North Somerset
BS21 residents benefit from strong fibre presence, with a smaller mid-speed contingent than BS20. Slower postcodes exist but are rare and may qualify for connection grants.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
97/100
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
BS21 broadband FAQs
Is BS21 well-connected for fibre?
Yes. 86.1% of postcodes have full fibre gigabit. Rollout in BS21 is strong and mature.
Why does BS21 have lower superfast coverage despite higher gigabit?
This variance suggests postcodes in BS21 either on full fibre (gigabit) or significantly below superfast speeds, with few in the 30 to 300 Mbps band.
How many postcodes lack gigabit?
Approximately 94 postcodes (13.7%) do not have gigabit. Most are likely at mid-speed; very few are severely slow.
Should I avoid BS21 for broadband reasons?
No. 86% fibre gigabit is strong, and even the 13.7% without gigabit exceed typical UK averages.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in BS21 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