Postcode BA5 2DB (Mendip)

Map showing BA5 2DB and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA5 2DB is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA5 2DB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA5 2DB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 2DB as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Deprived blue-collar terraces.

The closest road name to BA5 2DB is Tudway Close which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Charter Way and is 245 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 2DB (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 2DB is The Rodney Stoke Inn and is 7.19 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 2DB 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 2DB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BA5 2DB, and the approximate distance away.

Tudway Close 23 m
Fairways 52 m
Reakes Close 109 m
Barnes Close 126 m
Balch Road 135 m
Durkheim Drive 148 m
Portway 178 m
Coronation Road 235 m
Westfield Road 235 m
Burcott Road 246 m
Barley Close 263 m
Strawberry Way 268 m
Barnard Court 268 m
Golding Close 271 m
Melrose Avenue 273 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 2DB

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 2DB - 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)
421 m
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
476 m
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
546 m
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 761 m
Wells Cathedral School 1.13 km
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.29 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
2.56 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
2.9 km
Horrington Primary School 3.84 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
5.15 km
Croscombe Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
5.34 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
5.78 km
Bowlish Infant School Good
(March 15, 2017)
7.12 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
7.35 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
7.53 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
7.81 km
Millfield Preparatory School 7.99 km
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Good
(February 7, 2018)
8.01 km
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Good
(May 4, 2017)
8.04 km
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Good
(January 23, 2018)
8.13 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA5 2DB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
6.44 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
7.19 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
7.19 km
Castle of Comfort Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
7.38 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
7.65 km
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
7.79 km
The Crumpeteers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
7.81 km
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
8.31 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
8.32 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
8.32 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
8.5 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
8.65 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
8.71 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
8.81 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
8.82 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
9.17 km
Besley's Fruits Retailers - other Exempt
December 31, 2019
9.52 km
Hillier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
9.52 km
Fernhill Farm Camping Barns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 10, 2012
9.64 km
Little Owls Childcare Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
10.03 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA5 2DB - Data from Apr 2022

Charter Way Bus Stop/Station 245 m
Charter Way Bus Stop/Station 253 m
The Portway Bus Stop/Station 268 m
The Old Wheelwright Cottages Bus Stop/Station 272 m
The Green Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Bristol Airport Air 20.18 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA5 2DB - Data from Dec 2021

Under Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Torhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Cold Nose Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
The Combe Valley 1.48 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Milton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.64 km
Tor Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.67 km
Henley Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.69 km
Hay Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.73 km
Strawberry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Folly Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Wattles Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Welsh's Green Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 2DB - 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

5 meters consuming 21,097 kWh - mean 4,219 kWh : median 3,896 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA5 2DB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.20827500
Longitude -2.65826900
OS Easting 354112
OS Northing 0145658
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10764
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Challenged terraced workers
Subgroup: Deprived blue-collar terraces
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Wells BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Wells BUASD
Workplace Zone E33050128
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 008B
Output Area / Small Area 8B1