The postcode BA5 2LP is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA5 2LP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA5 2LP is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.2 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 2LP as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to BA5 2LP is Ash Lane which is centered 161 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wells Blue School and is 447 m away.
The closest primary school to BA5 2LP (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 2LP is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 6.43 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.
66.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for BA5 2LP 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 2LP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA5 2LP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA5 2LP
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 2LP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 487 m |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 685 m | |
| Wells Cathedral School | Independent school | 2-19 | 795 m | |
| Stoberry Park School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 837 m |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (October 9, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Horrington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.14 km | |
| Wookey Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 3.16 km |
| Coxley Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 3.92 km |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 4.97 km |
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 5.01 km |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 5.29 km |
| Bowlish Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 7.03 km |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 7.91 km |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 8.06 km |
| Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 8.29 km |
| Whitstone | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 8.34 km |
| St Dunstan's School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 8.35 km |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 8.39 km | |
| West Pennard Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2014) | 8.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA5 2LP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 6.26 km | |
| Castle of Comfort Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 6.43 km | |
| The Crumpeteers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 6.85 km | |
| The Rodney Stoke Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2019 | 6.97 km | |
| Warrens Fruit Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2012 | 6.97 km | |
| Seagers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 5, 2012 | 7.43 km | |
| Brook Bank Shooting Ground | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2009 | 7.67 km | |
| Bradbury House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2012 | 8.11 km | |
| Draycott Community Shop Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 8.11 km | |
| Strawberry Special Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2010 | 8.12 km | |
| The Laurels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 8.29 km | |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2018 | 8.39 km | |
| Times Past Cheese Dairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2021 | 8.49 km | |
| The Cider Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 8.54 km | |
| Fernhill Farm Camping Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2012 | 8.78 km | |
| Draycott Memorial Hall | Exempt September 1, 2020 | 8.94 km | |
| Partisan Produce | Awaiting Inspection | 9.21 km | |
| Wilkins & Son | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 29, 2021 | 9.26 km | |
| Besley's Fruits | Exempt December 31, 2019 | 9.27 km | |
| Hillier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 9.27 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA5 2LP - Data from Apr 2022
| Wells Blue School | 447 m | |
| Wells Blue School | 448 m | |
| College Road | 513 m | |
| College Road | 524 m | |
| Cathedral View Nursing Home | 604 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 19.33 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA5 2LP - Data from Dec 2021
| Under Wood | 482 m | |
| Cold Nose Plantation | 513 m | |
| The Combe | Valley | 559 m |
| Round Wood | 708 m | |
| Milton Hill | 985 m | |
| Folly Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Torhill Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Welsh's Green | 1.34 km | |
| Tor Hill | 1.55 km | |
| Strawberry Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Vigo Wood | 1.6 km | |
| The Round Clump | 1.81 km | |
| Walcombe Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Wattles Wood | 1.89 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 2LP - 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 | 33.3% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.21671300 |
| Longitude | -2.65277700 |
| OS Easting | 354504 |
| OS Northing | 0146593 |
| 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 St Thomas' |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Wells BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wells BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33050113 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 005D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |