BS49 postcode

Broadband in BS49 5AR

Congresbury, North Somerset

Superfast broadband covers 91.7% of premises here.

Best speed300 Mbps
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Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

300 Mbps

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Living near BS49 5AR

What's BS49 5AR actually like? We checked Congresbury's data across 15+ categories. Broadband speeds and real-world performance. House prices and recent sales. Crime rates and categories. Schools, flood risk, air quality, GP access, and transport links. Everything below comes from official public data. Updated regularly. Specific to this postcode wherever possible.

Broadband at BS49 5AR is mixed. Superfast reaches 92% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 0%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as 300 Mbps.

Every premises at BS49 5AR meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Limited house price data for BS49 5AR. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

0 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 1. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. Air quality: Unknown.

Deprivation index: decile undefined out of 10. That's most deprived.

Nearest train station: Bedminster. Distance: 9.9 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Clifton Down (10.1 mi). And Bristol Temple Meads (10.6 mi). No public EV chargers recorded nearby. Home charging would be the main option. Check Zap-Map for the latest charger locations.

4G outdoor coverage: 95%. Good coverage. Some indoor dead spots possible. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 43/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 50/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Numbers only go so far. Visit BS49 5AR on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

That's the full picture for BS49 5AR based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.

Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)92%
92%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)92%
92%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)0%
0%
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at BS49 5AR

10–30 Mbps (8%)
30–300 Mbps (92%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at BS49 5AR

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

95%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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Area suitability scores

BS49 5AR

Remote Worker

43

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

50

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

0

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

Schools data is currently unavailable.

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Flood risk

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Flood risk: Medium

This postcode is in undefined — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Risk Level

Medium

Environment Agency

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Somerset

Most common: Band

A
5%£1,381
B
10%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
20%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
8%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for , 2024/25

VOA (Valuation Office Agency)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Bedminster

9.9 mi

by road

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Clifton Down

10.1 mi

by road

🚂

Bristol Temple Meads

10.6 mi

by road

🚂

Redland

10.8 mi

by road

🚂

Montpelier

11.3 mi

by road

Network Rail / National Rail · Straight-line distances

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

DEFRA UK-AIR · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01014764

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Area info

Parish

Congresbury

District

North Somerset

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01014764

Frequently asked questions about BS49 5AR

What are the broadband speeds available at BS49 5AR?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises at BS49 5AR. Maximum download speeds reach 300 Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near BS49 5AR?

No recent house price data for BS49 5AR. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at BS49 5AR?

BS49 5AR has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Unknown by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

How does crime rate in BS49 5AR compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.

How suitable is BS49 5AR for remote working?

BS49 5AR scores 43/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at BS49 5AR?

4G outdoor coverage at BS49 5AR is 95%, with 5G outdoor at not yet available. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near BS49 5AR?

EPC data is not yet available for BS49 5AR. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What transport links are available near BS49 5AR?

The nearest train station to BS49 5AR is Bedminster, 9.9 miles away. Other nearby stations include Clifton Down (10.1 mi) and Bristol Temple Meads (10.6 mi).

Is BS49 5AR a suitable area for families?

BS49 5AR scores 50/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at BS49 5AR?

Air quality at BS49 5AR is rated Unknown with PM2.5 levels at not measured. Check Open-Meteo for detailed air quality forecasts.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from BS49 5AR?

EV charging data is not yet available for BS49 5AR. Check Zap-Map (zap-map.com) for the latest public charging locations near you.

Can I get full fibre broadband at BS49 5AR?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at BS49 5AR. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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