Postcode BA5 2GP (Mendip)

Map showing BA5 2GP and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA5 2GP is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in December 2017 and is an active postcode. BA5 2GP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA5 2GP 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 2GP as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to BA5 2GP is Deckle Edge Close which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St. Cuthbert's Avenue and is 167 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 2GP (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 2GP is The Rodney Stoke Inn and is 6.32 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 18, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 97.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 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 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Deckle Edge Close 35 m
Doddrells Close 47 m
Arthurs Point Drive 84 m
Feltham Close 98 m
Stoney Stile Way 105 m
Penleigh Road 106 m
Hayes Drive 119 m
St Cuthbert Avenue 131 m
Nimrod Way 140 m
Portis Close 150 m
Western Retreat 167 m
Deers Leap Drive 187 m
Woolcombe Road 188 m
Hamiltons Close 191 m
Goody Moor Close 222 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 2GP

Introduction December 2017
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 2GP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
862 m
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 1.28 km
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
1.28 km
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
1.29 km
Wells Cathedral School 1.57 km
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.67 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
2.27 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
3.47 km
Horrington Primary School 4.06 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
4.28 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
4.93 km
Croscombe Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
6.05 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
7.76 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School 7.77 km
Bowlish Infant School Good
(March 15, 2017)
7.82 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
8.24 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
8.36 km
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Good
(May 4, 2017)
8.45 km
Millfield Preparatory School 8.61 km
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Good
(February 7, 2018)
8.7 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
5.58 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
6.32 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
6.32 km
Castle of Comfort Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
6.66 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
6.78 km
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
6.96 km
The Crumpeteers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
7.12 km
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
7.45 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
7.46 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
7.46 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
7.64 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
7.77 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
7.85 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
7.93 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
8.3 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
8.34 km
Besley's Fruits Retailers - other Exempt
December 31, 2019
8.64 km
Hillier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
8.64 km
Fernhill Farm Camping Barns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 10, 2012
8.83 km
Booters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 12, 2021
9.29 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

St. Cuthbert's Avenue Bus Stop/Station 167 m
St. Cuthbert's Avenue Bus Stop/Station 168 m
St. Cuthbert's Avenue Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Racal Electronics Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Business Park Bus Stop/Station 192 m
Bristol Airport Air 19.34 km

Nearby Nature

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

Under Wood Woodland Or Forest 487 m
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 703 m
Milton Hill Hill Or Mountain 866 m
Folly Wood Woodland Or Forest 973 m
Cold Nose Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Henley Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.1 km
Wattles Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
The Combe Valley 1.46 km
Wattles Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.79 km
Smokham Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Vigo Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Torhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Hay Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.02 km
Welsh's Green Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 26.3 Mbps 97.1 Mbps 550 Mbps
Upload 5.5 Mbps 14.2 Mbps 75 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.3 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 13 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 64 11.3
300+ Mbps 100% 550 75

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 65,913 kWh - mean 9,416 kWh : median 6,398 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 24,173 kWh - mean 3,453 kWh : median 3,309 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA5 2GP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.21508000
Longitude -2.66564300
OS Easting 353604
OS Northing 0146420
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20010
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Wells
County Electorial Division Mendip West ED
Electoral Ward St Cuthbert Out North
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050110
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 005C
Output Area / Small Area 1B1