The postcode BA5 3AU is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA5 3AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA5 3AU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 3AU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BA5 3AU is Wells Road which is centered 523 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Beeches and is 35 m away.
The closest primary school to BA5 3AU (for ages 11 and under) is Priddy Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 13, 2018. 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 3AU is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 2.66 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 4.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 40% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 60% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for BA5 3AU 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 3AU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA5 3AU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA5 3AU
| 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 3AU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 1.91 km |
| Stoberry Park School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 4.22 km |
| The Blue School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 4.25 km |
| Wells Cathedral School | Independent school | 2-19 | 4.31 km | |
| Horrington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.36 km | |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.41 km | |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 4.55 km |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 5.14 km |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (October 9, 2019) | 5.18 km |
| Wookey Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 5.67 km |
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.96 km | |
| Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 5.96 km |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 6.88 km | |
| Coxley Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 7.49 km |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 7.78 km |
| Ubley Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.02 km | |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 8.53 km | |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 9.07 km |
| Blagdon Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.21 km | |
| Bowlish Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 9.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA5 3AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle of Comfort Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 2.66 km | |
| The Crumpeteers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 3.1 km | |
| Fernhill Farm Camping Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2012 | 5.09 km | |
| The Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 5.43 km | |
| Wellsway Inn | Exempt January 10, 2017 | 5.58 km | |
| East Harptree Nursery Pre-School | Exempt March 28, 2019 | 5.77 km | |
| The Rodney Stoke Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2019 | 5.84 km | |
| Warrens Fruit Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2012 | 5.84 km | |
| Partisan Produce | Awaiting Inspection | 5.87 km | |
| East Harptree Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 5.96 km | |
| Waldegrave Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 5.96 km | |
| East Harptree Theatre Committee | Exempt April 23, 2014 | 6.04 km | |
| East Harptree Village Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 25, 2018 | 6.04 km | |
| East Harptree Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2013 | 6.04 km | |
| Harptree Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 9, 2015 | 6.04 km | |
| Seagers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 5, 2012 | 6.22 km | |
| Coach House Montessori (Nursery) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2015 | 6.46 km | |
| West Harptree Memorial Hall | Exempt June 26, 2014 | 6.53 km | |
| West Harptree Post Office Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2019 | 6.7 km | |
| The Crown Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 6.71 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA5 3AU - Data from Apr 2022
| The Beeches | 35 m | |
| The Beeches | 45 m | |
| Hunters Lodge | 585 m | |
| Hunters Lodge | 592 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 15.63 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA5 3AU - Data from Dec 2021
| Mineries Pool | 420 m | |
| North Hill | 1.15 km | |
| Waldegrave Pool | 1.18 km | |
| Mendip Forest | 1.25 km | |
| Stockhill | 1.4 km | |
| Dursdon Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Rookham Plantation | 1.79 km | |
| Tower Hill | 1.95 km | |
| Rookham Wood | 1.99 km | |
| Priddy Pool | 2.03 km | |
| Mendip Hills | 2.08 km | |
| Vigo Wood | 2.17 km | |
| The Round Clump | 2.22 km | |
| Lammas Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Pen Hill Wood | 2.39 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 3AU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 4.8 Mbps | 4.2 Mbps | 6.34 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.9 Mbps | 0.8 Mbps | 1.19 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 60% | 40% | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 40% | 0% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.25061900 |
| Longitude | -2.65497600 |
| OS Easting | 354384 |
| OS Northing | 0150365 |
| 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 | Mendip Hiils ED |
| Electoral Ward | Chewton Mendip and Ston Easton |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050111 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 005B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |