The postcode BA16 9SL is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in December 1996 and is an active postcode. BA16 9SL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA16 9SL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 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 9SL as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to BA16 9SL is Struthers Close which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fielding Road and is 138 m away.
The closest primary school to BA16 9SL (for ages 11 and under) is Elmhurst Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 16, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 37.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BA16 9SL 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 BA16 9SL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA16 9SL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA16 9SL
| Introduction | December 1996 |
| 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 BA16 9SL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strode College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (September 26, 2014) | 996 m |
| Hindhayes Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Crispin School Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| Elmhurst Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2020) | 1.24 km |
| Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 6, 2011) | 1.64 km |
| Brookside Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.64 km |
| Millfield School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.69 km | |
| Avalon School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 2.66 km |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 2.93 km |
| St Dunstan's School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 3.32 km |
| Millfield Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 4.22 km | |
| Ashcott Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 4.22 km |
| Compton Dundon School | Special school | 5-14 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 4.69 km |
| The Levels School | Special school | 8-18 | 4.71 km | |
| Meare Village Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 1, 2013) | 5.04 km |
| Abbot's Way School | Special school | 7-14 | Requires improvement (October 8, 2021) | 5.13 km |
| Butleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 5.58 km |
| Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 22, 2018) | 6.95 km |
| West Pennard Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2014) | 7.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA16 9SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 29 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2017 | 289 m | |
| Theatre and Circus Green Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2019 | 592 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2019 | 640 m | |
| Frankie & Bennys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2019 | 640 m | |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 640 m | |
| Hot Sausage Barrow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 22, 2021 | 640 m | |
| Hotel Chocolat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2017 | 640 m | |
| Lindt | Exempt | 640 m | |
| National Trust (Enterprises) | Exempt | 640 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 640 m | |
| Prezzo Trading Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2021 | 640 m | |
| The Consumer Engagement Group Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2019 | 640 m | |
| The Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2022 | 640 m | |
| Thorntons | Exempt | 640 m | |
| Village Patisserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 22, 2021 | 640 m | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 640 m | |
| Argos Ltd | Exempt | 659 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2018 | 659 m | |
| Cadbury | Exempt | 680 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 680 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA16 9SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Fielding Road | 138 m | |
| Fielding Road | 153 m | |
| Grange Avenue | 363 m | |
| Grange Avenue | 369 m | |
| Woods Road | 399 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 28.51 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 64.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA16 9SL - Data from Dec 2021
| Clyce Hole | 1.69 km | |
| Wearyall Hill | 1.78 km | |
| Wearyall Copse | 1.86 km | |
| Leg Copse | 2.01 km | |
| Polden Hills | 2.22 km | |
| Sharpham Copse | 2.33 km | |
| Teazle Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Walton Hill | 2.43 km | |
| Leigholt Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Bramble Hill | 2.61 km | |
| Ivy Thorn Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Ivy Thorn Hill | 2.62 km | |
| Half Acre Plantation | 2.69 km | |
| Hatch Hill Coppice | 2.72 km | |
| Lovell's Plantation | 2.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA16 9SL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 38.1 Mbps | 37.6 Mbps | 57.79 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.3 Mbps | 17.2 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 44.8 | 14 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BA16 9SL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.13140900 |
| Longitude | -2.74819700 |
| OS Easting | 347743 |
| OS Northing | 0137170 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wells |
| County Electorial Division | Glastonbury and Street ED |
| Electoral Ward | Street North |
| 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 | Street and Wells |
| 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: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| 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 | E33050168 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 014C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |