Broadband in BS40 8PW

Chew Magna is home to BS40 8PW. 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at BS40 8PW stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 92.6% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 92.6% 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 BS40 8PW gives a better picture of what to expect. 7.4% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 92.6% 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.

Translating the numbers at BS40 8PW 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 BS40 8PW yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at BS40 8PW fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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.

Crime in the LSOA covering BS40 8PW totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at BS40 8PW is rated High. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed.

The nearest train station to BS40 8PW is Bedminster, 5.3 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Bristol Temple Meads is the next closest at 6 miles. Lawrence Hill offers another option at 6.6 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 BS40 8PW 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 BS40 8PW: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for BS40 8PW is Bath and North East Somerset. The immediate area is Chew Magna, a distinct community within the wider district. The BS40 postcode area contains 713 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across BS40 ranges from 0% to 100%. BS40 8PW is above the area average of 86%.

How does BS40 8PW compare to its neighbours? BS40 8PR (0.02 miles, chew-magna) has 100% superfast coverage and 93.5% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at BS40 8PW, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 Chew Magna depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Looking at the overall picture for BS40 8PW, a few things are worth highlighting. 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.

Before making a decision about BS40 8PW, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for BS40 8PW in Chew Magna. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.