Postcode BA21 3SP (South Somerset)

Map showing BA21 3SP and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA21 3SP is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in May 1987 and is an active postcode. BA21 3SP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA21 3SP 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 3SP as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to BA21 3SP is Evesham Avenue which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Stourton Way and is 91 m away. The closest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station, 3.76 km away.

The closest primary school to BA21 3SP (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 3SP is The Arrow and is 330 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 330 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 9, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 46.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 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 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BA21 3SP 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 BA21 3SP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BA21 3SP, and the approximate distance away.

Evesham Avenue 40 m
The Torre 50 m
Tresco Spinney 72 m
Higher Ream 99 m
Tintern 130 m
Milton Close 131 m
Broadleaze 154 m
Sleight Close 158 m
The Toose 162 m
Green Mead 163 m
Pound Close 189 m
Richmond Way 198 m
The Cleve 201 m
Long Mead 202 m
Sutton Grange 203 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA21 3SP

Introduction May 1987
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 BA21 3SP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Preston CofE Primary School 136 m
Preston School Academy Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
700 m
Westfield Academy Good
(May 1, 2018)
1.12 km
Kingfisher Primary School Outstanding
(May 9, 2019)
1.2 km
The Orchard School Good
(October 11, 2018)
1.43 km
Oaklands Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
1.45 km
Holy Trinity Church School 1.92 km
Huish Primary School 1.93 km
Yeovil College Good
(October 7, 2016)
2.05 km
Milford Infants' School Good
(November 4, 2021)
2.45 km
Milford Junior School 2.45 km
Chilthorne Domer Church School Good
(January 10, 2017)
2.56 km
St Gildas Catholic Primary School 2.58 km
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery Good
(March 16, 2017)
2.9 km
St. Michael's Academy Good
(November 28, 2019)
3.06 km
Buckler's Mead School 3.17 km
Fairmead School Good
(February 28, 2018)
3.17 km
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy Requires improvement
(February 14, 2019)
3.27 km
All Saints Church School Good
(December 18, 2019)
3.35 km
Birchfield Community Primary School Good
(January 22, 2019)
3.53 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA21 3SP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Abbey Pre-School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
136 m
Preston Church of England Primary School and Breakfast Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
136 m
ABRI Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 22, 2021
168 m
Rug Ratz Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
241 m
West Abbey Care Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 29, 2022
315 m
Mama Bears Day Nursery School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
327 m
New World Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 9, 2020
330 m
Pete's Bun Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 26, 2020
330 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 8, 2022
330 m
The Arrow Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
330 m
Halfords Retailers - other Exempt
September 2, 2020
384 m
Hobbycraft Retailers - other Exempt
September 28, 2020
384 m
KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
384 m
Poundland Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 16, 2022
384 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
384 m
The Range Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 30, 2022
384 m
Baxter Storey at Screwfix Direct Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 29, 2020
471 m
Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 15, 2022
499 m
Huish Park Catering Van 1 Mobile caterer Exempt
520 m
Huish Park Catering Van 2 Mobile caterer Exempt
520 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA21 3SP - Data from Apr 2022

Stourton Way Bus Stop/Station 91 m
Evesham Avenue Bus Stop/Station 97 m
The Toose Bus Stop/Station 103 m
Milton Close Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Stourton Way Bus Stop/Station 242 m
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station Rail 3.76 km
Yeovil Junction Rail Station Rail 4.51 km
Bristol Airport Air 48.98 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA21 3SP - Data from Dec 2021

The Wilderness Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Sampson's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Ash Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Vauxhall Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Lufton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.96 km
Dry Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Yew Tree Close Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Vagg Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Leaze Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Perry's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.36 km
Longcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Penn Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Camp Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Penny's Hill Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA21 3SP - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 46.1 Mbps 70.45 Mbps
Upload 14.6 Mbps 13.2 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4.7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 55.6 16
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 151,833 kWh - mean 8,931 kWh : median 8,946 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 48,686 kWh - mean 2,864 kWh : median 2,567 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA21 3SP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 50.94717500
Longitude -2.66643100
OS Easting 353279
OS Northing 0116627
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21308
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000189
Travel To Work Area Yeovil

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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
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 5B3