Postcode BA5 2PF (Mendip)

Map showing BA5 2PF and nearby postcodes

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

BA5 2PF 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 2PF as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.

The closest road name to BA5 2PF is Sadler Street which is centered 102 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mendip West Slinky - Wells DRT and is 13 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 2PF (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 2PF is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 7.17 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 42.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. 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 2PF 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 2PF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Sadler Street 102 m
Union Street 118 m
Lovers' Walk 139 m
Chamberlain Street 164 m
High Street 184 m
Cathedral Green 198 m
Market Place 200 m
Guard House Lane 221 m
Mountery Road 233 m
Montery Close 240 m
Priest Row 254 m
The Liberty 270 m
Townhall Buildings 270 m
Whiting Way 279 m
Mill Street 279 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 2PF

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 2PF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 115 m
Wells Cathedral School 387 m
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
504 m
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
553 m
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
988 m
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
1.09 km
Horrington Primary School 3.08 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
3.32 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
3.45 km
Croscombe Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
4.69 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
5.63 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
5.8 km
Bowlish Infant School Good
(March 15, 2017)
6.46 km
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Good
(February 7, 2018)
7.35 km
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Good
(January 23, 2018)
7.49 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
7.68 km
Whitstone Good
(February 9, 2017)
7.77 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
7.95 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
8.4 km
Millfield Preparatory School 8.42 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
6.92 km
Castle of Comfort Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
7.17 km
The Crumpeteers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
7.56 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
7.65 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
7.65 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
8.12 km
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
8.31 km
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
8.79 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
8.79 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
8.79 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
8.97 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
9.09 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
9.18 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
9.25 km
Fernhill Farm Camping Barns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 10, 2012
9.55 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
9.56 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
9.63 km
Partisan Produce Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
9.79 km
Besley's Fruits Retailers - other Exempt
December 31, 2019
9.97 km
Hillier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
9.97 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Mendip West Slinky - Wells DRT Bus Stop/Station 13 m
Mendip West Slinky - Wells destination DRT Bus Stop/Station 37 m
HSBC Bank Bus Stop/Station 157 m
The Liberty Bus Stop/Station 194 m
The Liberty Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Bristol Airport Air 20.11 km

Nearby Nature

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

Torhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 647 m
Tor Hill Hill Or Mountain 941 m
The Combe Valley 984 m
Strawberry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Under Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Cold Nose Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Milton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.76 km
Knapp Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.85 km
Welsh's Green Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Folly Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
King's Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 42 Mbps 42.2 Mbps 74.43 Mbps
Upload 8.8 Mbps 8 Mbps 17.88 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 21.4 2.8
30-300 Mbps 100% 50.2 10
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

19 meters consuming 377,197 kWh - mean 19,852 kWh : median 10,001 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 80,983 kWh - mean 4,764 kWh : median 3,311 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA5 2PF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.21025800
Longitude -2.64771800
OS Easting 354851
OS Northing 0145872
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: Ageing city dwellers
Subgroup: Ageing communities and families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Wells BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Wells BUASD
Workplace Zone E33050134
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 008A
Output Area / Small Area 7D1