Broadband in BS40 7XW

This is the area guide for BS40 7XW, located in Priddy (Somerset). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast coverage here stands at 14.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 14.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 14.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 14.3% 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 BS40 7XW tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 14.3% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 71.4% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 14.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. 14% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

Translating the numbers at BS40 7XW 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 7XW 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 7XW 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 14.3% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering BS40 7XW 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 7XW is rated Low. Minor precautions may be worth considering. Check with insurers about any loading on premiums.

The nearest train station to BS40 7XW is Bedminster, 10.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Bristol Temple Meads is the next closest at 11.5 miles. Clifton Down offers another option at 11.9 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 BS40 7XW 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for BS40 7XW: remote working 85/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

BS40 7XW falls within the Somerset local authority area. The immediate area is Priddy, 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 7XW is below the area average of 86%.

Not every property at BS40 7XW 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.

Life in Priddy depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

What does all of this mean for someone considering BS40 7XW? 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 Priddy. 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.

That is the full data picture for BS40 7XW in Priddy. 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.