Postcode BA5 1LR (Mendip)

Map showing BA5 1LR and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA5 1LR is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA5 1LR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA5 1LR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 1LR as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.

The closest road name to BA5 1LR is Yarley Hill which is centered 436 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Yarley Cross and is 107 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 1LR (for ages 11 and under) is Wookey Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 18, 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 1LR is The Rodney Stoke Inn and is 5.15 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 18, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Yarley Hill 436 m
Hillier's Lane 497 m
Monksford Lane 555 m
Wetmoor Lane 590 m
Yarley Field Lane 807 m
Perry Lake Lane 1.09 km
Knowle Moor Drove 1.78 km
B3139 1.84 km
Wells Road 2.72 km
A371 3.16 km
B3151 6.05 km
M5 33.06 km
A361 36.33 km
A303 38.57 km
A38 45.03 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 1LR

Introduction January 1980
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 1LR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
1.28 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
3.51 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
3.51 km
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
3.72 km
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
3.81 km
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
4.19 km
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 4.56 km
Wells Cathedral School 4.92 km
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
5.06 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
5.88 km
Meare Village Primary School Outstanding
(March 1, 2013)
6.14 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
6.37 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
6.38 km
Abbot's Way School Requires improvement
(October 8, 2021)
6.42 km
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Good
(May 4, 2017)
6.5 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School 6.54 km
Horrington Primary School 7.53 km
Millfield Preparatory School 7.55 km
Wedmore First School Academy Good
(May 2, 2018)
7.81 km
Crispin School Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
8.44 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
4.42 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
5 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
5.15 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
5.15 km
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
5.3 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
5.53 km
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
5.99 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
6.1 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
6.1 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
6.25 km
Little Owls Childcare Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
6.42 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
6.45 km
Sweets Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 12, 2018
6.52 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
6.54 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
6.71 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
6.89 km
New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
6.96 km
Coffee, Cake & Curtains Other catering premises 4
Good
May 11, 2018
7.1 km
Hectors Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
7.1 km
Pisces Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 2, 2018
7.1 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Yarley Cross Bus Stop/Station 107 m
Yarley Cross Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Worth House Farm Bus Stop/Station 439 m
Ye Olde Punch Bowl Tavern Bus Stop/Station 481 m
Ye Olde Punch Bowl Tavern Bus Stop/Station 484 m
Bristol Airport Air 20.17 km

Nearby Nature

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

Yarley Hill Hill Or Mountain 755 m
Hembury Hill Hill Or Mountain 946 m
Knowle Hill Hill Or Mountain 993 m
Hembury Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Callow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.05 km
Bower's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.05 km
Ben Knowle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.42 km
Ben Knowle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Fenny Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.88 km
Chalcroft Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
Henley Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Hay Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.87 km
Lodge Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.04 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 1LR - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 30,877 kWh - mean 4,411 kWh : median 3,937 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA5 1LR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.20528300
Longitude -2.71302100
OS Easting 350284
OS Northing 0145361
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17480
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Wells
County Electorial Division Mendip West ED
Electoral Ward Wookey and St Cuthbert Out West
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: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Detached rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area Henton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050109
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 005A
Output Area / Small Area 1C3