Postcode BA16 0LB (Mendip)

Map showing BA16 0LB and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA16 0LB is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA16 0LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA16 0LB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 BA16 0LB as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to BA16 0LB is Middle Leigh which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hecks Cider Farm and is 27 m away.

The closest primary school to BA16 0LB (for ages 11 and under) is Brookside Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 25, 2018.

The local pub for residents of BA16 0LB is The King Alfred and is 412 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 6, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Park Fish and Chips and is 168 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 17, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 46.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12 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 2.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BA16 0LB is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BA16 0LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BA16 0LB, and the approximate distance away.

Middle Leigh 48 m
Park Close 62 m
Oriel Road 113 m
Park Road 119 m
Jubilee Road 132 m
Leigh Close 149 m
Lime Close 164 m
Ivythorn Road 172 m
Leigh Furlong Road 184 m
Silver Road 185 m
Gaston Close 197 m
Highfield Road 210 m
Goswell Close 235 m
Ivythorn Close 253 m
Townsend Orchard 258 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA16 0LB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BA16 0LB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hindhayes Infant School Good
(September 14, 2017)
412 m
Brookside Community Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
680 m
Avalon School Good
(January 9, 2018)
718 m
Elmhurst Junior School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2020)
768 m
Millfield School 990 m
Strode College Outstanding
(September 26, 2014)
1.17 km
Crispin School Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.22 km
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(July 6, 2011)
1.92 km
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Good
(May 4, 2017)
3.28 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
3.5 km
Compton Dundon School Good
(December 5, 2019)
3.54 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
3.97 km
Millfield Preparatory School 4.2 km
Butleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(February 1, 2017)
4.58 km
Ashcott Primary School Good
(March 27, 2019)
4.81 km
The Levels School 5.24 km
Meare Village Primary School Outstanding
(March 1, 2013)
6.25 km
Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(February 22, 2018)
6.26 km
Abbot's Way School Requires improvement
(October 8, 2021)
6.34 km
King Ina Church of England Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
6.88 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA16 0LB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hecks Farmhouse Cider Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
October 23, 2012
0 m
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 10, 2017
126 m
Park Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 17, 2018
168 m
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
215 m
Arthurs Court Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2019
233 m
Southlawns Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 8, 2021
233 m
Salvation Army Hall Other catering premises Exempt
262 m
A J Shepherd and Sons Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 17, 2022
361 m
Saffron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 6, 2021
361 m
Thai Elephant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 23, 2021
361 m
BAM FM at Hindhayes Infant School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
412 m
Rainbow Pre-School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
412 m
The King Alfred Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
412 m
Victoria Field Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 24, 2012
412 m
Break N Dish Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 1, 2021
434 m
P & K Meats Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 23, 2019
434 m
Peggys Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 11, 2020
434 m
Street Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 19, 2021
434 m
Tipsy Pickle Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 29, 2021
434 m
Green Lane Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 23, 2019
441 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA16 0LB - Data from Apr 2022

Hecks Cider Farm Bus Stop/Station 27 m
Hecks Cider Farm Bus Stop/Station 32 m
Middle Leigh Bus Stop/Station 66 m
Middle Leigh Bus Stop/Station 86 m
The Tanyard Bus Stop/Station 205 m
Bristol Airport Air 29.61 km
Exeter International Airport Air 64.27 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA16 0LB - Data from Dec 2021

Teazle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Leigholt Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Half Acre Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Ivy Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
Ivy Thorn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Lovell's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Walton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.78 km
Two Acre Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Collard Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.05 km
Clyce Hole Inland Water 2.07 km
Polden Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 2.08 km
Wearyall Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
Wearyall Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Bramble Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.52 km
Leg Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA16 0LB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 50 Mbps 46.4 Mbps 58.32 Mbps
Upload 11.9 Mbps 12 Mbps 19.14 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 18 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 50 13.4
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 176,105 kWh - mean 16,010 kWh : median 16,502 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

11 meters consuming 54,136 kWh - mean 4,921 kWh : median 4,293 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA16 0LB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.12118900
Longitude -2.74193100
OS Easting 348170
OS Northing 0136029
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12578
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Wells
County Electorial Division Glastonbury and Street ED
Electoral Ward Street South
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000187
Travel To Work Area Street and Wells

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 Street BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050172
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 014
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 014E
Output Area / Small Area 8C2