Broadband in BS28 4EB

This is the area guide for BS28 4EB, located in Wedmore (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 98.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 71.2% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 71.2% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 71.2% 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 BS28 4EB tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 27.1% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 71.2% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at BS28 4EB mean in practice? 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 BS28 4EB yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at BS28 4EB 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 98.3% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering BS28 4EB 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 BS28 4EB is rated Low. Minor precautions may be worth considering. Check with insurers about any loading on premiums.

Bedminster station is the closest rail link at 17.4 miles from BS28 4EB. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Bristol Temple Meads is the next closest at 18.2 miles. Clifton Down offers another option at 18.4 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 BS28 4EB 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 BS28 4EB: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

BS28 4EB falls within the Somerset local authority area. The immediate area is Wedmore, a distinct community within the wider district. The BS28 postcode area contains 202 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across BS28 ranges from 0% to 100%. BS28 4EB is above the area average of 92%.

How does BS28 4EB compare to its neighbours? BS28 4EG (0.04 miles, wedmore) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. BS28 4ED (0.06 miles, wedmore) has 100% superfast coverage and 92.3% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At BS28 4EB, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 Wedmore depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for BS28 4EB, here is what stands out. 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for BS28 4EB. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

That is the full data picture for BS28 4EB in Wedmore. 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.