The postcode BA3 5XU is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA3 5XU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA3 5XU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 5XU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to BA3 5XU is Tyning Hill which is centered 333 m away.
The closest primary school to BA3 5XU (for ages 11 and under) is Hemington Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Writhlington School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 15, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of BA3 5XU is The Bell Inn and is 3.13 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 26, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 9.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BA3 5XU 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 5XU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA3 5XU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA3 5XU
| 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 BA3 5XU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemington Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 0 m | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.79 km | |
| Shoscombe Church School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.07 km | |
| Writhlington School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 15, 2019) | 3.11 km |
| Mendip Studio School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 16, 2018) | 3.11 km |
| Kilmersdon Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 3.65 km |
| St Nicholas Church School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.11 km | |
| Newbury Manor School | Special school | 6-19 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 4.31 km |
| Trinity Church School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 4.31 km |
| Mells Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 4.74 km |
| Norton St Philip Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 4.89 km |
| Peasedown St John Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.9 km | |
| St Julian's Church School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.19 km | |
| Westfield Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.69 km | |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 5.75 km |
| Fosse Way School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 5.76 km |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 19, 2017) | 5.94 km |
| Welton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 6.03 km |
| Norton Hill Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 6.26 km |
| Midsomer Norton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 6.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA3 5XU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Barter Transport SW Ltd | Exempt | 2.85 km | |
| The Bell Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2021 | 3.13 km | |
| Buckland Dinham Village Hall | Exempt | 3.21 km | |
| Babington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2021 | 3.35 km | |
| Lucas and Lucas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2015 | 3.78 km | |
| Mells Village Hall | Exempt | 4.12 km | |
| The Talbot Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2021 | 4.12 km | |
| The Walled Garden at Mells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2017 | 4.12 km | |
| Retribution Distilling Company Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 4.14 km | |
| Mells Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 4.26 km | |
| Mells Village Shop Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2013 | 4.26 km | |
| Newbury Manor School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2021 | 4.31 km | |
| The Old Reading Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2013 | 4.35 km | |
| Jackdaws Educational Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2021 | 4.52 km | |
| Love in a Cup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2012 | 4.65 km | |
| Cleverchefs Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 4.74 km | |
| Somerset Golf Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 4.89 km | |
| Vallis Farms Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 5.22 km | |
| Vallis Veg | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2011 | 5.22 km | |
| The Cooper Hall Foundation | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2018 | 5.56 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA3 5XU - Data from Apr 2022
| Bristol Airport | 25.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA3 5XU - Data from Dec 2021
| Upper Hodge Plantation | 650 m | |
| Poor Ground Covert | 817 m | |
| Park Wood | 836 m | |
| Hardington Plantation | 1.03 km | |
| Buckland Belt | 1.11 km | |
| Castlemead Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Terry Hill Plantation | 1.4 km | |
| Bath Wood Plantation | 1.41 km | |
| Coldbath Plantation | 1.55 km | |
| Buckland Lodge Plantation | 1.56 km | |
| Nap Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Princess Margaret Plantation | 1.63 km | |
| Haywood Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Longley Wood | 1.81 km | |
| Hatchet Hill Quarry Plantation | 1.83 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA3 5XU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 6.9 Mbps | 9.1 Mbps | 34.4 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.8 Mbps | 1.6 Mbps | 7.8 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5.4 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | 34 | 8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BA3 5XU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.27833800 |
| Longitude | -2.38968000 |
| OS Easting | 372916 |
| OS Northing | 0153316 |
| 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 | Mendip Central and East ED |
| Electoral Ward | Ammerdown |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050091 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 001E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |