Postcode BA5 2RZ (Mendip) Terminated December 1990

Map showing BA5 2RZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA5 2RZ is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.BA5 2RZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

BA5 2RZ 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 2RZ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to BA5 2RZ is Sadler Street which is centered 49 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mendip West Slinky - Wells destination DRT and is 76 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 2RZ (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 2RZ is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 7.24 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Sadler Street 49 m
Union Street 91 m
High Street 109 m
Market Place 128 m
Guard House Lane 143 m
Cathedral Green 184 m
Townhall Buildings 189 m
Chamberlain Street 192 m
Mill Street 210 m
Lovers' Walk 225 m
South Street 227 m
Priest Row 238 m
Queen Street 244 m
Broad Street 245 m
The Liberty 293 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 2RZ

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1990
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BA5 2RZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 202 m
Wells Cathedral School 405 m
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
571 m
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
583 m
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
983 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)
3.36 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
3.42 km
Croscombe Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
4.62 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
5.71 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
5.89 km
Bowlish Infant School Good
(March 15, 2017)
6.39 km
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Good
(February 7, 2018)
7.28 km
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Good
(January 23, 2018)
7.42 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
7.61 km
Whitstone Good
(February 9, 2017)
7.7 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
7.92 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
8.37 km
Millfield Preparatory School 8.37 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
7 km
Castle of Comfort Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
7.24 km
The Crumpeteers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
7.64 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
7.73 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
7.73 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
8.2 km
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
8.39 km
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
8.87 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
8.87 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
8.87 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
9.05 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
9.17 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
9.26 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
9.33 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
9.61 km
Fernhill Farm Camping Barns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 10, 2012
9.64 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
9.71 km
Partisan Produce Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
9.85 km
East Harptree Nursery Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
March 28, 2019
10.05 km
Besley's Fruits Retailers - other Exempt
December 31, 2019
10.05 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Mendip West Slinky - Wells destination DRT Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Mendip West Slinky - Wells DRT Bus Stop/Station 76 m
HSBC Bank Bus Stop/Station 80 m
The Liberty Bus Stop/Station 228 m
The Liberty Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Bristol Airport Air 20.19 km

Nearby Nature

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

Torhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 589 m
Tor Hill Hill Or Mountain 882 m
Strawberry Wood Woodland Or Forest 967 m
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
The Combe Valley 1.05 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Under Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Cold Nose Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Knapp Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.84 km
Milton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.84 km
King's Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Welsh's Green Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Folly Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.20961500
Longitude -2.64700800
OS Easting 354900
OS Northing 0145800
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Wells BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Wells BUASD
Workplace Zone E33046688
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 008A
Output Area / Small Area 7A2