The postcode BA22 8AW is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA22 8AW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA22 8AW 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 8AW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to BA22 8AW is Slade Lane which is centered 122 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Middle Street and is 944 m away. The closest railway station is Sherborne Rail Station, 5.69 km away.
The closest primary school to BA22 8AW (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 8AW is White Post Inn and is 649 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 26, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for BA22 8AW 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 8AW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA22 8AW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA22 8AW
| 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 8AW - 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) | 2.75 km |
| Countess Gytha Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.74 km | |
| The Gryphon School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 4.4 km |
| Primrose Lane Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2019) | 4.62 km |
| Sherborne School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 4.75 km | |
| Sherborne Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 4.85 km |
| Sherborne Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-14 | 5.11 km | |
| Sherborne School | Independent school | 13-18 | 5.16 km | |
| Birchfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 5.42 km |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 5.57 km |
| Fairmead School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 5.57 km |
| Buckler's Mead School | Academy | 11-16 | 5.61 km | |
| Fiveways Special School | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (November 23, 2017) | 5.86 km |
| Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.06 km | |
| Hazlegrove Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-14 | 6.08 km | |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (February 14, 2019) | 6.12 km |
| St. Michael's Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 6.23 km |
| Milford Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 6.32 km |
| Milford Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 6.32 km | |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 6.59 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA22 8AW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Post Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2021 | 649 m | |
| Marston Magna Cider Cooperative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2020 | 2.15 km | |
| Marston Magna Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 2.28 km | |
| Fir Villa Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 2.29 km | |
| S M Simmons (Foot Trimming) Ltd | Exempt September 13, 2021 | 3.23 km | |
| Red Barn Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 3.43 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 4, 2021 | 3.62 km | |
| Mudford Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 3.7 km | |
| Countess Gythia Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2021 | 3.84 km | |
| Village Cafe | Exempt | 3.86 km | |
| The Supply Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 4.03 km | |
| Mildmay Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 4.21 km | |
| Silverstars Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 21, 2021 | 4.22 km | |
| Open Pathway Retreat Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2021 | 4.23 km | |
| Quantock Abbey Wine Cellers | Exempt November 17, 2020 | 4.32 km | |
| The Old Parlour Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 4, 2020 | 4.32 km | |
| Malton’s Mobile Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 4.41 km | |
| Little Learners Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 4.62 km | |
| Primrose Lane Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 4.62 km | |
| Primrose Lane Primary School - Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 4.62 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA22 8AW - Data from Apr 2022
| Middle Street | 944 m | |
| High Street | 959 m | |
| Sherborne Rail Station | 5.69 km | |
| Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station | 5.96 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 45.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA22 8AW - Data from Dec 2021
| Hanging Covert | 374 m | |
| Trent Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Coneygore Hill | 1.51 km | |
| Birch Hill | 1.66 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 1.86 km | |
| Patson Hill | 1.95 km | |
| Benchy Hill | 2.05 km | |
| Ryland Plantation | 2.23 km | |
| Jacks Copse | 2.33 km | |
| Hummer Plantation | 2.37 km | |
| Round Hill | 2.37 km | |
| Hack Hill | 2.37 km | |
| Bowden Hill | 2.44 km | |
| Holway Hill | 2.56 km | |
| Holway Ball Copse | 2.62 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA22 8AW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 50.98617200 |
| Longitude | -2.55909900 |
| OS Easting | 360852 |
| OS Northing | 0120901 |
| 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 |