Broadband in BS27 3JY

Cheddar is home to BS27 3JY. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 33.3% of addresses. FTTP rollout is underway but not yet complete. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at BS27 3JY tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 66.7% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 33.3% 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. 33.3% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Translating the numbers at BS27 3JY into daily use gives a clearer picture. 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.

FWA broadband has not reached BS27 3JY yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At BS27 3JY, 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

0 crimes were reported near BS27 3JY in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at BS27 3JY is rated Medium. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed.

Bedminster station is the closest rail link at 13.9 miles from BS27 3JY. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Bristol Temple Meads is the next closest at 14.6 miles. Clifton Down offers another option at 14.8 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at BS27 3JY is available across 95% of the area. 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 BS27 3JY: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for BS27 3JY is Somerset. The immediate area is Cheddar, a distinct community within the wider district. The BS27 postcode area contains 291 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across BS27 ranges from 0% to 100%. BS27 3JY is close to the area average of 96%.

How does BS27 3JY compare to its neighbours? BS27 3AW (0.03 miles, cheddar) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. BS27 3HD (0.04 miles, cheddar) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. BS27 3HQ (0.04 miles, cheddar) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. BS27 3HJ (0.05 miles, cheddar) has 100% superfast coverage and 43.8% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at BS27 3JY 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.

Cheddar offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

Looking at the overall picture for BS27 3JY, a few things are worth highlighting. Fast broadband but distant rail links makes this a better fit for remote workers than commuters. 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 Cheddar. 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 BS27 3JY. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Cheddar hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.