The postcode BA22 8AR is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA22 8AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA22 8AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 BA22 8AR as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to BA22 8AR is Rimpton Hill which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Adber Cross and is 791 m away. The closest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station, 5.38 km away.
The closest primary school to BA22 8AR (for ages 11 and under) is Trent Young's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 10, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Gryphon School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 15, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of BA22 8AR is White Post Inn and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 26, 2021.
Policing for BA22 8AR 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 BA22 8AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA22 8AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA22 8AR
| 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 BA22 8AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Young's CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 2.24 km |
| Countess Gytha Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.84 km | |
| Primrose Lane Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2019) | 4 km |
| The Gryphon School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 4.66 km |
| Birchfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 4.8 km |
| Sherborne School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 4.82 km | |
| Fairmead School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 4.93 km |
| Buckler's Mead School | Academy | 11-16 | 4.97 km | |
| Sherborne Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 5.06 km |
| Sherborne Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-14 | 5.21 km | |
| Fiveways Special School | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (November 23, 2017) | 5.26 km |
| Sherborne School | Independent school | 13-18 | 5.29 km | |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (February 14, 2019) | 5.52 km |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 5.55 km |
| St. Michael's Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 5.62 km |
| Milford Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 5.68 km |
| Milford Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 5.68 km | |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 5.98 km |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.18 km | |
| Yeovil College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 7, 2016) | 6.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA22 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Post Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Marston Magna Cider Cooperative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2020 | 1.99 km | |
| Marston Magna Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 2.1 km | |
| Fir Villa Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 2.23 km | |
| Red Barn Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 2.82 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 4, 2021 | 2.98 km | |
| Mudford Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 3.06 km | |
| S M Simmons (Foot Trimming) Ltd | Exempt September 13, 2021 | 3.68 km | |
| Countess Gythia Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2021 | 3.94 km | |
| Little Learners Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 4 km | |
| Primrose Lane Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 4 km | |
| Primrose Lane Primary School - Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 4 km | |
| Village Cafe | Exempt | 4 km | |
| The Supply Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 4.17 km | |
| The Great Lyde | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 4.35 km | |
| Silverstars Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 21, 2021 | 4.35 km | |
| Mildmay Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 4.35 km | |
| Open Pathway Retreat Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2021 | 4.36 km | |
| Tesco Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 4.4 km | |
| Adams Tasty Chilli Sauces | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2021 | 4.42 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA22 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Adber Cross | 791 m | |
| Home Farm Cottages | 1.16 km | |
| Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station | 5.38 km | |
| Sherborne Rail Station | 5.83 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 45.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA22 8AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Hanging Covert | 883 m | |
| Trent Wood | 1.15 km | |
| Birch Hill | 1.16 km | |
| Hummer Plantation | 1.74 km | |
| Ryland Plantation | 1.95 km | |
| Coneygore Hill | 2.04 km | |
| Patson Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Jacks Copse | 2.2 km | |
| Benchy Hill | 2.39 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 2.51 km | |
| Nineteen Acre Plantation | 2.61 km | |
| Round Hill | 2.64 km | |
| Hack Hill | 2.64 km | |
| Charlock Hill | 2.72 km | |
| Bowden Hill | 2.8 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 50.98361400 |
| Longitude | -2.56740200 |
| OS Easting | 360267 |
| OS Northing | 0120621 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Somerton and Frome |
| County Electorial Division | Castle Cary ED |
| Electoral Ward | Camelot |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Rimpton BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050275 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Somerset 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Somerset 006B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |