Postcode BA5 1US (Mendip)

Map showing BA5 1US and nearby postcodes

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

BA5 1US is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.2 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 1US as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to BA5 1US is Townhall Buildings which is centered 142 m away.

The nearest bus stop is HSBC Bank and is 252 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 1US (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 1US is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 7.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.

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

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Townhall Buildings 142 m
Silver Street 209 m
Market Place 220 m
South Street 235 m
Guard House Lane 253 m
High Street 278 m
Mill Street 283 m
Sadler Street 311 m
Palace Court 331 m
Tor Street 352 m
Chamberlain Street 482 m
Torhill Lane 544 m
Mountery Road 640 m
A371 1.73 km
B3139 3.04 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 1US

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 1US - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 516 m
Wells Cathedral School 530 m
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
658 m
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
904 m
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
1.11 km
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
1.22 km
Horrington Primary School 2.98 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
3.42 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
3.6 km
Croscombe Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
4.32 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
6.03 km
Bowlish Infant School Good
(March 15, 2017)
6.1 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
6.18 km
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Good
(February 7, 2018)
6.99 km
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Good
(January 23, 2018)
7.12 km
Whitstone Good
(February 9, 2017)
7.4 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
7.4 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
7.91 km
Millfield Preparatory School 8.28 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
8.35 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
7.32 km
Castle of Comfort Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
7.47 km
The Crumpeteers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
7.85 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
8.06 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
8.06 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
8.52 km
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
8.71 km
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
9.19 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
9.2 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
9.2 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
9.38 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
9.49 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
9.58 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
9.65 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
9.85 km
Fernhill Farm Camping Barns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 10, 2012
9.89 km
Partisan Produce Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
9.98 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
10.04 km
Besley's Fruits Retailers - other Exempt
December 31, 2019
10.37 km
Hillier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
10.37 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

HSBC Bank Bus Stop/Station 252 m
The Bishop's Palace Bus Stop/Station 317 m
The Bishop's Palace Bus Stop/Station 337 m
Mendip West Slinky - Wells destination DRT Bus Stop/Station 384 m
Mendip West Slinky - Wells DRT Bus Stop/Station 398 m
Bristol Airport Air 20.45 km

Nearby Nature

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

Torhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 379 m
Tor Hill Hill Or Mountain 638 m
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 698 m
Strawberry Wood Woodland Or Forest 738 m
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 848 m
The Combe Valley 1.26 km
Under Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Cold Nose Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
King's Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Knapp Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.75 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Peace Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Milton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.16 km
Welsh's Green Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 1US - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 112,376 kWh - mean 22,475 kWh : median 18,869 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 27,548 kWh - mean 5,510 kWh : median 3,094 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA5 1US - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.20777300
Longitude -2.64343200
OS Easting 355148
OS Northing 0145593
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19787
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

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

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: 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 E33050133
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 008A
Output Area / Small Area 7A2