BS48 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 744 postcodes across 4 sectors in North Somerset.
Full fibre
81%
Gigabit
81%
Superfast
90%
Postcodes
744
BS48 covers 744 North Somerset postcodes with solid gigabit availability at 80.8 per cent. Superfast reaches 89.5 per cent, reflecting a rural-suburban mix.
Broadband speeds in BS48
Share of BS48 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 744 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre and gigabit both sit at 80.8 per cent across BS48's 744 postcodes. Superfast coverage lags at 89.5 per cent, an unusual reversal within North Somerset that suggests some postcodes access gigabit services via cable or non-traditional infrastructure unavailable as superfast options. Speed distribution shows 80.8 per cent with gigabit capability and 8.6 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band via VDSL or legacy fibre services. A small fraction (0.1 per cent, roughly one postcode) falls below the universal service obligation. BS48 ranks mid-tier within North Somerset's postcode hierarchy, indicating selective FTTP deployment amid dispersed settlement patterns and mixed broadband technologies.
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
BS48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS48 1 | 198 | 84% | 73% | 73% |
| BS48 2 | 181 | 99% | 95% | 95% |
| BS48 3 | 209 | 82% | 71% | 71% |
| BS48 4 | 156 | 96% | 88% | 88% |
All BS48 1 postcodes (198)
All BS48 2 postcodes (181)
All BS48 3 postcodes (209)
All BS48 4 postcodes (156)
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Living in North Somerset
The modest gigabit-to-superfast gap (nine percentage points) is atypical and may reflect mixed broadband technologies, including fibre, cable and wireless services layered to achieve coverage. Rural properties account for the gap between those with gigabit and those without.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
95/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
79/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
BS48 broadband FAQs
What is the gigabit-to-superfast reversal in BS48?
Gigabit (80.8 per cent) exceeds superfast (89.5 per cent) by nine percentage points. This may indicate cable or non-FTTP gigabit services in areas without superfast-capable VDSL.
How many properties in BS48 lack gigabit access?
About 145 postcodes (19.5 per cent) sit outside the gigabit footprint, accessing superfast or mid-speed alternatives.
Are there any postcodes in BS48 without adequate service?
One postcode (0.1 per cent) falls short of 10 Mbps. All others meet the universal service minimum.
What technology likely provides gigabit in areas lacking superfast?
Possibly wireless networks or cable services where fibre-based VDSL has not deployed. This unusual pattern warrants verification and investigation.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BS48 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