Postcode BA16 0QL (Mendip)

Map showing BA16 0QL and nearby postcodes

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

BA16 0QL 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 0QL as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to BA16 0QL is Apple Tree Court which is centered 81 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Green Lane Avenue and is 158 m away.

The closest primary school to BA16 0QL (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 0QL is Street Football Club and is 355 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 29, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lavender Country Kitchen and is 344 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 15, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 36.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.4 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 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BA16 0QL 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 0QL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Apple Tree Court 81 m
Isaacs Close 98 m
Green Lane 109 m
Tynings Road 128 m
Lavender Court 130 m
Russett Road 132 m
Oakfield Road 141 m
Blenheim Road 146 m
Quarry Road 151 m
Leigh Furlong Road 168 m
Pearmain Road 170 m
Ringolds Way 186 m
Leigh Close 190 m
Lias Road 193 m
Green Lane Avenue 215 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA16 0QL

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 0QL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Brookside Community Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
349 m
Avalon School Good
(January 9, 2018)
394 m
Hindhayes Infant School Good
(September 14, 2017)
745 m
Elmhurst Junior School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2020)
1.1 km
Millfield School 1.3 km
Strode College Outstanding
(September 26, 2014)
1.49 km
Crispin School Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.54 km
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(July 6, 2011)
1.73 km
Compton Dundon School Good
(December 5, 2019)
3.33 km
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Good
(May 4, 2017)
3.59 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
3.82 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
4.28 km
Millfield Preparatory School 4.53 km
Ashcott Primary School Good
(March 27, 2019)
4.63 km
Butleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(February 1, 2017)
4.71 km
The Levels School 5.04 km
Meare Village Primary School Outstanding
(March 1, 2013)
6.33 km
Abbot's Way School Requires improvement
(October 8, 2021)
6.4 km
Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(February 22, 2018)
6.48 km
King Ina Church of England Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
6.67 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Green Lane Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 23, 2019
179 m
Hecks Farmhouse Cider Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
October 23, 2012
336 m
Lavender Country Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
344 m
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 10, 2017
345 m
Brookside CPS Academy Trust School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 23, 2021
349 m
Brookside Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 18, 2021
349 m
Kickers and Dribblers School/college/university 5
Very Good
August 17, 2021
355 m
Street Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 29, 2021
355 m
Arthurs Court Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2019
379 m
Southlawns Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 8, 2021
379 m
Avalon Special School School/college/university 4
Good
April 23, 2021
394 m
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 28, 2021
458 m
A J Shepherd and Sons Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 17, 2022
478 m
Saffron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 6, 2021
478 m
Thai Elephant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 23, 2021
478 m
Park Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 17, 2018
479 m
Salvation Army Hall Other catering premises Exempt
486 m
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
546 m
West End Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 4, 2019
557 m
Star Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 2, 2020
639 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Green Lane Avenue Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Green Lane Avenue Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Pearmain Road Bus Stop/Station 210 m
Pearmain Road Bus Stop/Station 221 m
Leigh Furlong Road Bus Stop/Station 236 m
Bristol Airport Air 29.84 km
Exeter International Airport Air 63.94 km

Nearby Nature

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

Teazle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Ivy Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
Ivy Thorn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Half Acre Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Leigholt Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Walton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.44 km
Lovell's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Polden Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 1.8 km
Two Acre Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Collard Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.97 km
Bramble Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.24 km
Clyce Hole Inland Water 2.4 km
Wearyall Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.68 km
Wearyall Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.76 km
Leg Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 41 Mbps 36.7 Mbps 69.12 Mbps
Upload 8.4 Mbps 8.4 Mbps 20 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% 14.8 1.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 46.6 11.7
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

18 meters consuming 258,490 kWh - mean 14,361 kWh : median 13,831 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 76,051 kWh - mean 5,070 kWh : median 3,622 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA16 0QL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.11925000
Longitude -2.74561500
OS Easting 347910
OS Northing 0135816
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: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
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 E33050171
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 014
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 014E
Output Area / Small Area 1C2