Postcode BA5 2UQ (Mendip) Terminated August 2016

Map showing BA5 2UQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA5 2UQ is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in August 2016.BA5 2UQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to BA5 2UQ is Cathedral Green which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Liberty and is 71 m away.

The closest primary school to BA5 2UQ (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 2UQ is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 7.11 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cathedral Green 39 m
The Liberty 109 m
Vicar's Close 138 m
Sadler Street 143 m
Market Place 169 m
St Andrew Street 198 m
Montery Close 212 m
Lovers' Walk 232 m
New Street 236 m
Townhall Buildings 240 m
Union Street 275 m
High Street 286 m
College Road 332 m
Chamberlain Street 349 m
Mountery Road 354 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA5 2UQ

Introduction January 1980
Termination August 2016
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 2UQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wells Cathedral School 217 m
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 220 m
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
382 m
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
634 m
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
1.17 km
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
1.27 km
Horrington Primary School 2.9 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
3.5 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
3.61 km
Croscombe Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
4.56 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
5.73 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
5.8 km
Bowlish Infant School Good
(March 15, 2017)
6.32 km
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Good
(February 7, 2018)
7.21 km
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Good
(January 23, 2018)
7.35 km
Whitstone Good
(February 9, 2017)
7.63 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
7.75 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
8.11 km
Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School Good
(June 7, 2017)
8.51 km
Millfield Preparatory School 8.55 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
7.03 km
Castle of Comfort Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
7.11 km
The Crumpeteers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2018
7.49 km
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
7.75 km
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
7.75 km
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
8.22 km
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
8.43 km
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
8.89 km
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
8.89 km
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
8.89 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
9.07 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
9.18 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
9.28 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
9.34 km
Fernhill Farm Camping Barns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 10, 2012
9.52 km
Partisan Produce Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
9.67 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
9.73 km
Wilkins & Son Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
March 29, 2021
9.73 km
East Harptree Nursery Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
March 28, 2019
9.88 km
Wellsway Inn Other catering premises Exempt
January 10, 2017
10.01 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Liberty Bus Stop/Station 71 m
The Liberty Bus Stop/Station 73 m
Mendip West Slinky - Wells destination DRT Bus Stop/Station 150 m
New Street Bus Stop/Station 153 m
New Road Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Bristol Airport Air 20.07 km

Nearby Nature

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

Torhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 502 m
Tor Hill Hill Or Mountain 794 m
Strawberry Wood Woodland Or Forest 865 m
The Combe Valley 899 m
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Under Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Cold Nose Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Knapp Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.67 km
Milton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.81 km
King's Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Welsh's Green Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Folly Wood Woodland Or Forest 2 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.21092800
Longitude -2.64529400
OS Easting 355021
OS Northing 0145945
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: 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 E33050133
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 008A
Output Area / Small Area 7A2