Broadband in BS24 8ES

This is the area guide for BS24 8ES, located in Weston-super-Mare (North Somerset). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at BS24 8ES stands at 93.5%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 93.5% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 93.5% 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 BS24 8ES gives a better picture of what to expect. 4.8% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 93.5% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at BS24 8ES maps against common household needs. 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 BS24 8ES 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 BS24 8ES, 3.2% of properties do not meet this threshold. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 93.5% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 1 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was robbery. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at BS24 8ES is rated Medium. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed.

Clifton Down station is the closest rail link at 16.9 miles from BS24 8ES. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Bedminster is the next closest at 16.9 miles. Bristol Temple Meads offers another option at 17.6 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at BS24 8ES 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 BS24 8ES: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for BS24 8ES is North Somerset. The immediate area is Weston-super-Mare, a distinct community within the wider district. The BS24 postcode area contains 681 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across BS24 ranges from 0% to 100%. BS24 8ES is close to the area average of 96%.

Not every property at BS24 8ES 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.

Weston-super-Mare offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

What does all of this mean for someone considering BS24 8ES? 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 Weston-super-Mare. 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 BS24 8ES. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Weston-super-Mare hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.