The postcode BA5 3BU is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA5 3BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA5 3BU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.1 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 3BU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to BA5 3BU is Plummer's Lane which is centered 2.09 km away.
The closest primary school to BA5 3BU (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 3BU is The Rodney Stoke Inn and is 3.09 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 18, 2019.
75% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for BA5 3BU 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 3BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA5 3BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA5 3BU
| 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 3BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 2.88 km |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 3.06 km | |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 3.91 km |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 3.93 km | |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 4.53 km |
| Cheddar First School | Academy | 2-9 | 4.8 km | |
| Blagdon Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.91 km | |
| Ubley Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.08 km | |
| Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 6.93 km |
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.04 km | |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 7.27 km | |
| Wookey Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 7.44 km |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 7.57 km | |
| The Blue School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 7.85 km |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.18 km | |
| Stoberry Park School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 8.24 km |
| Wells Cathedral School | Independent school | 2-19 | 8.26 km | |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (October 9, 2019) | 8.46 km |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 8.46 km |
| Sidcot School | Independent school | 3-18 | 8.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA5 3BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Outdoor Education | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 2.98 km | |
| Warren Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2011 | 2.98 km | |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2018 | 3.06 km | |
| The Cider Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 3.06 km | |
| The Rodney Stoke Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2019 | 3.09 km | |
| Warrens Fruit Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2012 | 3.09 km | |
| Seagers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 5, 2012 | 3.12 km | |
| Bradbury House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2012 | 3.29 km | |
| Draycott Community Shop Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 3.29 km | |
| Owley Woods Glamping | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 3.3 km | |
| The Laurels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3.38 km | |
| The Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 3.43 km | |
| Times Past Cheese Dairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2021 | 3.43 km | |
| Strawberry Special Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2010 | 3.49 km | |
| Besley's Fruits | Exempt December 31, 2019 | 3.54 km | |
| Hillier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 3.54 km | |
| Fernhill Farm Camping Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2012 | 3.55 km | |
| Draycott Memorial Hall | Exempt September 1, 2020 | 3.57 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 3.75 km | |
| The Caveman Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2019 | 3.75 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA5 3BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Bristol Airport | 12.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA5 3BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Suncliff Wood | 263 m | |
| Westbury Beacon | 2.02 km | |
| Brimble Pit Pool | 2.04 km | |
| Stoke Woods | 2.2 km | |
| Big Stoke | 2.26 km | |
| Calves Plot Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Velvet Bottom | Valley | 2.46 km |
| Knyfton's Firs | 2.67 km | |
| Cliff Plantation | 2.79 km | |
| Priddy Pool | 2.81 km | |
| Rye Ditch Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Grove Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Cleaves Copse | 2.96 km | |
| Long Wood | 3.05 km | |
| Mascall's Wood | 3.28 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 3BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 25% | 75% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 75% | 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 | 51.27197700 |
| Longitude | -2.71448400 |
| OS Easting | 350254 |
| OS Northing | 0152779 |
| 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 | Cheddar ED |
| Electoral Ward | Cheddar and Shipham |
| Local Authority District | Sedgemoor |
| 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 | E07000188 |
| Travel To Work Area | Weston-super-Mare |
| 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: Rural workers and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | Cheddar BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33046719 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sedgemoor 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sedgemoor 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |