Postcode BA16 9RD (Mendip)

Map showing BA16 9RD and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA16 9RD is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA16 9RD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA16 9RD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 9RD as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to BA16 9RD is Veal Lane which is centered 341 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mildred Road and is 1.18 km away.

The closest primary school to BA16 9RD (for ages 11 and under) is Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on July 6, 2011.

The local pub for residents of BA16 9RD is The Royal Oak and is 1.08 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection on March 4, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lavender Country Kitchen and is 1.49 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 15, 2019.

25% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for BA16 9RD 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 9RD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BA16 9RD, and the approximate distance away.

Veal Lane 341 m
Cockrod 1.31 km
B3151 5.23 km
A372 7.25 km
A371 12.65 km
A303 40.81 km
A30 42.12 km
M5 43.45 km
A361 44.16 km
A38 55.83 km
A39 88.56 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA16 9RD

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 9RD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(July 6, 2011)
1.11 km
Brookside Community Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.48 km
Avalon School Good
(January 9, 2018)
1.49 km
Hindhayes Infant School Good
(September 14, 2017)
2.43 km
Elmhurst Junior School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2020)
2.8 km
Millfield School 3.04 km
Strode College Outstanding
(September 26, 2014)
3.04 km
Crispin School Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
3.13 km
Ashcott Primary School Good
(March 27, 2019)
3.36 km
Compton Dundon School Good
(December 5, 2019)
3.38 km
The Levels School 3.66 km
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Good
(May 4, 2017)
5.03 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
5.29 km
High Ham Church of England Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
5.65 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
5.7 km
Butleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(February 1, 2017)
6.11 km
Millfield Preparatory School 6.25 km
Abbot's Way School Requires improvement
(October 8, 2021)
6.36 km
Meare Village Primary School Outstanding
(March 1, 2013)
6.37 km
King Ina Church of England Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
6.46 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA16 9RD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Walton House School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 1, 2021
1.04 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
March 4, 2022
1.08 km
Walton Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 22, 2010
1.11 km
Waterfall Elior at Walton Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 16, 2017
1.11 km
Brookside CPS Academy Trust School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 23, 2021
1.48 km
Brookside Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 18, 2021
1.48 km
Lavender Country Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
1.49 km
Avalon Special School School/college/university 4
Good
April 23, 2021
1.49 km
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 23, 2022
1.55 km
McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 24, 2019
1.55 km
Star Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 2, 2020
1.58 km
The Co-operative Street Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
July 1, 2021
1.58 km
West End Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 4, 2019
1.7 km
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 9, 2017
1.71 km
Iceland Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
April 5, 2018
1.71 km
Argos Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
1.74 km
Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 30, 2018
1.74 km
Green Lane Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 23, 2019
1.75 km
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 28, 2021
1.78 km
Kickers and Dribblers School/college/university 5
Very Good
August 17, 2021
1.85 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA16 9RD - Data from Apr 2022

Mildred Road Bus Stop/Station 1.18 km
Mildred Road Bus Stop/Station 1.19 km
Bristol Airport Air 30.54 km
Exeter International Airport Air 62.36 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA16 9RD - Data from Dec 2021

Polden Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 353 m
Bramble Hill Hill Or Mountain 602 m
Walton Hill Hill Or Mountain 635 m
Teazle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Ivy Thorn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Ivy Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.78 km
Priest Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.07 km
Priest Hill Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Sharpham Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Half Acre Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Leg Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Lovell's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Leigholt Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Pedwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Bradley Stream Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA16 9RD - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 75%
30-300 Mbps 25%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.11458200
Longitude -2.76941200
OS Easting 346239
OS Northing 0135314
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21797
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Wells
County Electorial Division Mendip West ED
Electoral Ward Moor
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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050158
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 012C
Output Area / Small Area 1A3