Postcode BA5 1JJ (Mendip)

Map showing BA5 1JJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA5 1JJ is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in December 2020 and is an active postcode. BA5 1JJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA5 1JJ 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 1JJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to BA5 1JJ is Cathederal Avenue which is centered 73 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Police Station and is 525 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 1JJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on October 9, 2019. 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 1JJ is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 8.1 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 9.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 13, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cathederal Avenue 73 m
East Somerset Way 131 m
Cursley Path 167 m
Clares Road 204 m
Gate Lane 219 m
Catcott Road 220 m
Thompson Road 221 m
Pinching Close 243 m
Alfred Street 261 m
Moss Close 283 m
Rowdens Road 330 m
A371 1.66 km
B3139 2.85 km
B3151 7.71 km
A37 12.77 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 1JJ

Introduction December 2020
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 1JJ - 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)
837 m
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
915 m
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 1.04 km
Wells Cathedral School 1.21 km
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
1.26 km
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.36 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
2.76 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
3.36 km
Horrington Primary School 3.61 km
Croscombe Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
4.44 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
6.19 km
Bowlish Infant School Good
(March 15, 2017)
6.22 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
6.68 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
6.75 km
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Good
(February 7, 2018)
7.12 km
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Good
(January 23, 2018)
7.22 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
7.24 km
Whitstone Good
(February 9, 2017)
7.51 km
Millfield Preparatory School 7.57 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
7.67 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
7.48 km
Castle of Comfort Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
8.1 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
8.24 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
8.24 km
The Crumpeteers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
8.49 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
8.7 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
9.35 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
9.37 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
9.37 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
9.55 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
9.61 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
9.69 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
9.76 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
9.86 km
Wings Chinese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 13, 2018
9.99 km
Strode College Catering School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
10 km
Strode Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2011
10 km
Street Baptist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
10.03 km
Discover - Future 4 Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 14, 2021
10.05 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Police Station Bus Stop/Station 525 m
Cow and Gate Factory Bus Stop/Station 570 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 652 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 655 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 658 m
Bristol Airport Air 21.02 km

Nearby Nature

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

Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 233 m
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 701 m
Torhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Tor Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.18 km
Strawberry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
The Combe Valley 1.91 km
Twinhills Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Under Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Beech Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Launcherley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
King's Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Launcherley Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km
Hay Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.15 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Smallford Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.20189300
Longitude -2.64723200
OS Easting 354877
OS Northing 0144942
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

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: Communal retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Wells BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Wells BUASD
Workplace Zone E33046689
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 008D
Output Area / Small Area 5B2