The postcode BA3 4RQ is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1995 and is an active postcode. BA3 4RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA3 4RQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.4 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 BA3 4RQ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to BA3 4RQ is Nursery Rise which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bennell Cottages and is 138 m away.
The closest primary school to BA3 4RQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Vigor & St John Church School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Downside School.
The local pub for residents of BA3 4RQ is Farrington Golf Club and is 3.72 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 20, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Seafood Plus and is 4.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 10, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for BA3 4RQ 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 BA3 4RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA3 4RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA3 4RQ
| Introduction | January 1995 |
| 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 BA3 4RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vigor & St John Church School | Academy | 0-11 | 327 m | |
| Downside School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.05 km | |
| Norton Hill Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.83 km | |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.28 km |
| Norton Hill Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 2.3 km |
| Longvernal Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 2.37 km |
| Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 2.43 km |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 2.47 km |
| Fosse Way School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 2.82 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.84 km | |
| Midsomer Norton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 2.88 km |
| Welton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 3.38 km |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 19, 2017) | 3.45 km |
| Kilmersdon Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 4.03 km |
| Paulton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 30, 2015) | 4.47 km |
| Paulton Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | 4.47 km | |
| Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 28, 2020) | 4.57 km |
| St Nicholas Church School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.6 km | |
| Stoke St Michael Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 5, 2019) | 4.64 km |
| Oakhill Church School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 4.73 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA3 4RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minky Kitten Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2017 | 3.2 km | |
| Topline Catering Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 3.2 km | |
| Somerset Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 3.36 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 3.36 km | |
| Wickes Building Supplies Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 3.36 km | |
| Farrington Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2018 | 3.72 km | |
| Paulton Memorial Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2018 | 3.95 km | |
| Bloomfield Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 4.02 km | |
| Spice Dunes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 24, 2019 | 4.06 km | |
| Little Star Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2018 | 4.16 km | |
| Lloyd's Pharmacy | Exempt March 17, 2014 | 4.16 km | |
| Lucas and Lucas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2015 | 4.17 km | |
| La Campagna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 4.19 km | |
| Seafood Plus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 10, 2021 | 4.19 km | |
| The Spotty Pig And Little Brown Hen | Exempt September 13, 2018 | 4.23 km | |
| Paulton Rovers Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 4.39 km | |
| Cowtastic Playbarn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2018 | 4.46 km | |
| Farringtons Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2018 | 4.46 km | |
| Farringtons Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 4.46 km | |
| Farrington's Shop And Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 4.46 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA3 4RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bennell Cottages | 138 m | |
| Bennell Cottages | 146 m | |
| Inglenook | 229 m | |
| Inglenook | 230 m | |
| The Redan Inn | 554 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 20.26 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA3 4RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Short Shrubbery | 1.13 km | |
| Long Shrubbery | 1.32 km | |
| Loocombe Ponds | 1.39 km | |
| Shoots Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Loocombe Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Holcombe Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Folly Hill | 1.89 km | |
| Redfield Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Jack's Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Blacker's Hill | 2.21 km | |
| Middle Wood | 2.22 km | |
| Snail's Bottom | Valley | 2.34 km |
| College Wood | 2.37 km | |
| Eastwood Coppice | 2.38 km | |
| Holcombe Pond | 2.4 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA3 4RQ - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.26324800 |
| Longitude | -2.49701500 |
| OS Easting | 365418 |
| OS Northing | 0151683 |
| 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 | Mendip Hiils ED |
| Electoral Ward | Ashwick, Chilcompton and Stratton |
| 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 | Bath |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Chilcompton BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050098 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 002A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |