The postcode BA21 3AR is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA21 3AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA21 3AR is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 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 BA21 3AR as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to BA21 3AR is Priory Glade which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Beaulieu Drive and is 119 m away. The closest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station, 3.6 km away.
The closest primary school to BA21 3AR (for ages 11 and under) is Preston CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Orchard School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 11, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of BA21 3AR is The Arrow and is 144 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 18, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from New World and is 144 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 9, 2020.
Policing for BA21 3AR 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 BA21 3AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA21 3AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA21 3AR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 BA21 3AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 172 m | |
| Preston School Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 617 m |
| Westfield Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 909 m |
| Oaklands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Kingfisher Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| The Orchard School | Special school | 11-18 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Huish Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.8 km | |
| Yeovil College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 7, 2016) | 1.86 km |
| Holy Trinity Church School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.98 km | |
| Milford Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.23 km |
| Milford Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 2.23 km | |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.43 km | |
| Chilthorne Domer Church School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 2.47 km |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 2.75 km |
| St. Michael's Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 2.89 km |
| Fairmead School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.94 km |
| Buckler's Mead School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.95 km | |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (February 14, 2019) | 3.1 km |
| Birchfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 3.33 km |
| Fiveways Special School | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (November 23, 2017) | 3.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA21 3AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rug Ratz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 0 m | |
| West Abbey Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 92 m | |
| New World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 9, 2020 | 144 m | |
| Pete's Bun Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 144 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 144 m | |
| The Arrow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 144 m | |
| Abbey Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 172 m | |
| Preston Church of England Primary School and Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 172 m | |
| ABRI | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2021 | 349 m | |
| Mama Bears Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 491 m | |
| ROYAL STANDARD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 534 m | |
| The Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 587 m | |
| Halfords | Exempt September 2, 2020 | 616 m | |
| Hobbycraft | Exempt September 28, 2020 | 616 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 616 m | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 616 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 616 m | |
| The Range | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 616 m | |
| Preston School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 617 m | |
| Young Ones | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2021 | 617 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA21 3AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Beaulieu Drive | 119 m | |
| Stourton Way | 148 m | |
| The Forum | 163 m | |
| The Forum | 172 m | |
| The Toose | 181 m | |
| Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station | 3.6 km | |
| Yeovil Junction Rail Station | 4.46 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 48.83 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA21 3AR - Data from Dec 2021
| The Wilderness | 1.48 km | |
| Vagg Copse | 1.97 km | |
| Sampson's Wood | 1.98 km | |
| Ash Copse | 2.05 km | |
| Lufton Hill | 2.12 km | |
| Vauxhall Covert | 2.16 km | |
| Yew Tree Close Covert | 2.21 km | |
| Longcroft Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Dry Copse | 2.31 km | |
| The Rookery | 2.37 km | |
| Leaze Plantation | 2.45 km | |
| Penn Hill | 2.45 km | |
| Perry's Hill | 2.55 km | |
| Camp Hill | 2.77 km | |
| Penny's Hill Copse | 2.83 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 50.94863900 |
| Longitude | -2.66391900 |
| OS Easting | 353457 |
| OS Northing | 0116789 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Yeovil |
| County Electorial Division | Brympton ED |
| Electoral Ward | Brympton |
| Local Authority District | South Somerset |
| 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 | E07000189 |
| Travel To Work Area | Yeovil |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Yeovil BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050304 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Somerset 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Somerset 013B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |