Postcode BA5 2EX (Mendip)

Map showing BA5 2EX and nearby postcodes

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

BA5 2EX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 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 2EX as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to BA5 2EX is Mullins Close which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bishopslea Close and is 90 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 2EX (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 2EX is The Rodney Stoke Inn and is 7.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 18, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wings Chinese Kitchen and is 9.59 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 13, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 35 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 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. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BA5 2EX 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 2EX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Mullins Close 30 m
Jocelyn Drive 77 m
Keward Avenue 79 m
Somerleaze Close 83 m
Osmond Drive 124 m
Keward Close 131 m
Stillington Close 133 m
Martins Close 154 m
Wolsey Close 172 m
Bignal Rand Drive 191 m
Bishopslea Close 203 m
Old Mill Way 231 m
Spring Rise 233 m
Hann Close 235 m
Nightingale Close 245 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 2EX

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 2EX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
114 m
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
218 m
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
1.09 km
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 1.23 km
Wells Cathedral School 1.58 km
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.75 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
2.35 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
2.36 km
Horrington Primary School 4.27 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
5.31 km
Croscombe Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
5.45 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
6.22 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
6.81 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
7.07 km
Bowlish Infant School Good
(March 15, 2017)
7.23 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
7.27 km
Millfield Preparatory School 7.45 km
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Good
(May 4, 2017)
7.5 km
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Good
(February 7, 2018)
8.13 km
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Good
(January 23, 2018)
8.23 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
6.59 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
7.35 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
7.35 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
7.81 km
Castle of Comfort Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
7.89 km
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
7.9 km
The Crumpeteers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
8.33 km
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
8.45 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
8.48 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
8.48 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
8.61 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
8.65 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
8.82 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
8.86 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
8.99 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
9.32 km
Wings Chinese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 13, 2018
9.59 km
Strode College Catering School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
9.6 km
Strode Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2011
9.6 km
Street Baptist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
9.62 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bishopslea Close Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Kenward Mill Trading Estate Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Wolsey Close Bus Stop/Station 212 m
Burcott Stores Bus Stop/Station 306 m
Burcott Stores Bus Stop/Station 321 m
Bristol Airport Air 20.63 km

Nearby Nature

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

Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Hay Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
Under Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Torhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Henley Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.73 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Tor Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.96 km
Cold Nose Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
The Combe Valley 2.02 km
Strawberry Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Milton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.11 km
Ben Knowle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Folly Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Ben Knowle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 2EX - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 38.9 Mbps 35 Mbps 57.56 Mbps
Upload 7 Mbps 7.4 Mbps 14.23 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 10 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20.2 4.4
30-300 Mbps 0% 43.9 9.3
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

20 meters consuming 219,962 kWh - mean 10,998 kWh : median 9,699 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA5 2EX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.20377900
Longitude -2.66138300
OS Easting 353890
OS Northing 0145160
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19038
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Wells BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Wells BUASD
Workplace Zone E33050131
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 008C
Output Area / Small Area 6B4