The postcode BA5 1SD is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in July 1983 and is an active postcode. BA5 1SD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA5 1SD 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 1SD as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to BA5 1SD is St John Street which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bus Station and is 162 m away.
The closest primary school to BA5 1SD (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 1SD is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 7.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BA5 1SD 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 BA5 1SD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA5 1SD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA5 1SD
| Introduction | July 1983 |
| 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 BA5 1SD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 496 m | |
| Wells Cathedral School | Independent school | 2-19 | 732 m | |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 741 m |
| The Blue School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 741 m |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (October 9, 2019) | 845 m |
| Stoberry Park School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 893 m |
| Coxley Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 3.1 km |
| Wookey Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 3.24 km |
| Horrington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.34 km | |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 4.63 km |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 5.8 km |
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 6.15 km |
| Bowlish Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 6.41 km |
| West Pennard Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2014) | 7.3 km |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 7.3 km |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 7.43 km |
| St Dunstan's School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 7.6 km |
| Whitstone | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 7.71 km |
| Millfield Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 8.04 km | |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 8.04 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA5 1SD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 7.09 km | |
| Castle of Comfort Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 7.55 km | |
| The Rodney Stoke Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2019 | 7.84 km | |
| Warrens Fruit Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2012 | 7.84 km | |
| The Crumpeteers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 7.95 km | |
| Seagers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 5, 2012 | 8.3 km | |
| Brook Bank Shooting Ground | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2009 | 8.46 km | |
| Strawberry Special Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2010 | 8.96 km | |
| Bradbury House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2012 | 8.97 km | |
| Draycott Community Shop Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 8.97 km | |
| The Laurels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 9.15 km | |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2018 | 9.28 km | |
| Times Past Cheese Dairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2021 | 9.36 km | |
| The Cider Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 9.44 km | |
| Wilkins & Son | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 29, 2021 | 9.5 km | |
| Draycott Memorial Hall | Exempt September 1, 2020 | 9.82 km | |
| Fernhill Farm Camping Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2012 | 9.93 km | |
| Besley's Fruits | Exempt December 31, 2019 | 10.16 km | |
| Hillier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 10.16 km | |
| Partisan Produce | Awaiting Inspection | 10.18 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA5 1SD - Data from Apr 2022
| Bus Station | 162 m | |
| Bus Station | 167 m | |
| Bus Station | 170 m | |
| Bus Station | 174 m | |
| Bus Station | 178 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 20.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA5 1SD - Data from Dec 2021
| Torhill Wood | 748 m | |
| Park Wood | 759 m | |
| Park Wood | 894 m | |
| Tor Hill | 1.01 km | |
| Strawberry Wood | 1.11 km | |
| The Combe | Valley | 1.38 km |
| Under Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Cold Nose Plantation | 1.66 km | |
| Round Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Milton Hill | 2.05 km | |
| King's Castle Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Knapp Hill | 2.1 km | |
| Castle Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Hay Hill | 2.22 km | |
| Folly Wood | 2.23 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 1SD - 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% |
Energy usage data for BA5 1SD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20673800 |
| Longitude | -2.64848500 |
| OS Easting | 354794 |
| OS Northing | 0145481 |
| 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 | Wells ED |
| Electoral Ward | Wells Central |
| 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 | Street and Wells |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| 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 | 7A2 |