Postcode BA5 1FG (Mendip) Terminated November 2014

Map showing BA5 1FG and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA5 1FG is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in October 2014 and terminated in November 2014.BA5 1FG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA5 1FG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 BA5 1FG as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to BA5 1FG is Cursley Path which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bus Station and is 572 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 1FG (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Blue School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 18, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of BA5 1FG is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 7.97 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wings Chinese Kitchen and is 10.16 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 13, 2018.

Policing for BA5 1FG 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 BA5 1FG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BA5 1FG, and the approximate distance away.

Cursley Path 28 m
Clares Road 56 m
Thompson Road 57 m
East Somerset Way 61 m
Catcott Road 74 m
Pinching Close 78 m
Cathederal Avenue 171 m
Southover 330 m
Priory Road 423 m
A371 1.68 km
B3139 2.91 km
B3151 7.87 km
A37 12.89 km
A361 32.03 km
M5 33.41 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 1FG

Introduction October 2014
Termination November 2014
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 BA5 1FG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
889 m
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 913 m
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
978 m
Wells Cathedral School 1.06 km
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
1.18 km
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.2 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
2.92 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
3.43 km
Horrington Primary School 3.45 km
Croscombe Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
4.38 km
Bowlish Infant School Good
(March 15, 2017)
6.15 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
6.18 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
6.59 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
6.89 km
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Good
(February 7, 2018)
7.05 km
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Good
(January 23, 2018)
7.16 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
7.4 km
Whitstone Good
(February 9, 2017)
7.45 km
Millfield Preparatory School 7.73 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
7.83 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA5 1FG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
7.47 km
Castle of Comfort Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
7.97 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
8.22 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
8.22 km
The Crumpeteers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
8.36 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
8.68 km
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
8.83 km
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
9.34 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
9.36 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
9.36 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
9.54 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
9.67 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
9.69 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
9.74 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
9.84 km
Wings Chinese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 13, 2018
10.16 km
Strode College Catering School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
10.16 km
Strode Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2011
10.16 km
Street Baptist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
10.19 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
10.2 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA5 1FG - Data from Apr 2022

Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 572 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 576 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 579 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 582 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 586 m
Bristol Airport Air 20.91 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA5 1FG - Data from Dec 2021

Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 327 m
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 603 m
Torhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 857 m
Tor Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.02 km
Strawberry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
The Combe Valley 1.77 km
Under Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
King's Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Beech Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Twinhills Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Cold Nose Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Launcherley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Launcherley Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.23 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.20313700
Longitude -2.64592900
OS Easting 354969
OS Northing 0145079
OS Positional Quality Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13597
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Wells
County Electorial Division Wells ED
Electoral Ward Wells St Cuthbert's
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000187
Travel To Work Area Street and Wells

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 Wells BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Wells BUASD
Workplace Zone E33050132
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 008D
Output Area / Small Area 5B3