The postcode BA11 5BU is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in April 2008 and is an active postcode. BA11 5BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA11 5BU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BA11 5BU as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.
The closest road name to BA11 5BU is The Robins which is centered 46 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hillside Avenue and is 188 m away. The closest railway station is Frome Rail Station, 1.17 km away.
The closest primary school to BA11 5BU (for ages 11 and under) is St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 21, 2017.
The local pub for residents of BA11 5BU is Crown Inn and is 721 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 26, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 860 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 8, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 46.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BA11 5BU is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BA11 5BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA11 5BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA11 5BU
| Introduction | April 2008 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BA11 5BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE First School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Requires improvement (October 9, 2019) | 239 m |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Avanti Park School | Academy | 3-13 | 1.09 km | |
| Wessex Lodge School | Special school | 8-18 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| Vallis First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (April 11, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Oakfield Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 1.62 km |
| Trinity Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Critchill Special School | Special school | 4-19 | 1.65 km | |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| North Hill House | Special school | 6-19 | Inadequate (March 5, 2020) | 1.91 km |
| Hayesdown First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 2.07 km |
| Selwood Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 2.16 km |
| Frome Community College | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 2.71 km |
| Nunney First School | Academy | 4-9 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 4.26 km |
| Berkley Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (February 9, 2011) | 4.45 km |
| Chapmanslade Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 3, 2016) | 5.06 km |
| Springmead Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 5.3 km | |
| Beckington Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (September 10, 2014) | 5.45 km |
| Mells Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 5.81 km |
| Horningsham Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 6.77 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA11 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Events Horizon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 21, 2021 | 149 m | |
| Tool and Gauge Cafe Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 169 m | |
| The Co-operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 15, 2014 | 216 m | |
| Cleverchefs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2021 | 239 m | |
| Snack Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2018 | 408 m | |
| Cherrytrees | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 578 m | |
| Chantry House Day Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2016 | 586 m | |
| GoPlated | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 668 m | |
| Crown Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2021 | 721 m | |
| Peckish | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 727 m | |
| Argos | Exempt | 812 m | |
| DOUGH&co Frome Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 812 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 4, 2022 | 812 m | |
| McDonald's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 812 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 812 m | |
| Frome Selwood Bowling Club | Exempt | 822 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 860 m | |
| Happy Valley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 21, 2021 | 860 m | |
| Somethings Cooking | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 920 m | |
| Artisan Food Club Ltd | Exempt | 931 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA11 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Hillside Avenue | 188 m | |
| Spar Shop | 243 m | |
| Spar Shop | 247 m | |
| Feltham Drive Flats | 320 m | |
| Southfields | 462 m | |
| Frome Rail Station | 1.17 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 32.95 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 59.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA11 5BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Feltham Hill | 254 m | |
| Gibbet Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Horley Wood | 2.2 km | |
| Marston Pond | 2.35 km | |
| Thickthorn Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Wraxall Hill | 2.52 km | |
| Cheese Hill | 2.97 km | |
| Marston Moat | 3.04 km | |
| Cole Hill | 3.04 km | |
| Vallis Vale | Valley | 3.12 km |
| Shepherd's Wood | 3.21 km | |
| Tits Wood | 3.33 km | |
| Timbers Hill | 3.37 km | |
| Murtrey Bottom | Valley | 3.38 km |
| Holly Bushes | 3.47 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA11 5BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 49.7 Mbps | 46.8 Mbps | 57.25 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.2 Mbps | 16.3 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 51.3 | 17.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BA11 5BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.21933500 |
| Longitude | -2.32094000 |
| OS Easting | 377682 |
| OS Northing | 0146731 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Somerton and Frome |
| County Electorial Division | Frome East ED |
| Electoral Ward | Frome Keyford |
| Local Authority District | Mendip |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Heart of the South West Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Somerset |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000187 |
| Travel To Work Area | Trowbridge |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Somerset |
| Cancer Alliance | Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Somerset |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Somerset CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Frome BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33046668 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 007C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C2 |