The postcode BA5 3ES is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA5 3ES is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA5 3ES is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.4 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 3ES as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to BA5 3ES is Bristol Road which is centered 913 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Ploughboy Inn and is 222 m away.
The closest primary school to BA5 3ES (for ages 11 and under) is Horrington 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 3ES is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 4.19 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for BA5 3ES 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 3ES and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA5 3ES, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA5 3ES
| 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 3ES - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horrington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.04 km | |
| Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 3.33 km |
| Stoberry Park School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 4.82 km |
| Wells Cathedral School | Independent school | 2-19 | 4.98 km | |
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 5.07 km |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.28 km | |
| The Blue School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 5.4 km |
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.64 km | |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 6.28 km |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 6.29 km |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (October 9, 2019) | 6.38 km |
| Oakhill Church School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 6.55 km |
| Bowlish Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 7.25 km |
| Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 28, 2020) | 7.52 km |
| St Vigor & St John Church School | Academy | 0-11 | 7.54 km | |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 7.76 km |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 7.82 km |
| Downside School | Independent school | 11-18 | 7.85 km | |
| Wookey Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 7.88 km |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 8.1 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA5 3ES - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crumpeteers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 4.17 km | |
| Castle of Comfort Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 4.19 km | |
| Partisan Produce | Awaiting Inspection | 4.86 km | |
| East Harptree Nursery Pre-School | Exempt March 28, 2019 | 5.43 km | |
| East Harptree Theatre Committee | Exempt April 23, 2014 | 5.6 km | |
| East Harptree Village Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 25, 2018 | 5.6 km | |
| East Harptree Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2013 | 5.6 km | |
| Harptree Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 9, 2015 | 5.6 km | |
| East Harptree Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 5.64 km | |
| Waldegrave Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 5.64 km | |
| Wellsway Inn | Exempt January 10, 2017 | 6.39 km | |
| West Harptree Post Office Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2019 | 6.62 km | |
| The Crown Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 6.64 km | |
| West Harptree Memorial Hall | Exempt June 26, 2014 | 6.65 km | |
| Ring O Bells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2018 | 6.8 km | |
| Fernhill Farm Camping Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2012 | 6.84 km | |
| Farrington Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2018 | 7.06 km | |
| Coach House Montessori (Nursery) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2015 | 7.15 km | |
| Compton Martin Village Hall | Exempt January 31, 2018 | 7.24 km | |
| The Spotty Pig And Little Brown Hen | Exempt September 13, 2018 | 7.32 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA5 3ES - Data from Apr 2022
| The Ploughboy Inn | 222 m | |
| The Ploughboy Inn | 277 m | |
| Green Ore Crossroads | 278 m | |
| Green Ore Crossroads | 322 m | |
| North Lodge | 889 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 16.7 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA5 3ES - Data from Dec 2021
| Ash Plantation | 758 m | |
| Island Plantation | 894 m | |
| Valley Wood | 974 m | |
| Hill Grove | 997 m | |
| Long Wrangle Plantation | 1.09 km | |
| Mendip Hills | 1.27 km | |
| Tower Hill | 1.37 km | |
| Old Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Bishop's Pond | 1.64 km | |
| Bishop's Ponds | 1.73 km | |
| Eaker Hill Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Pedler's Paddock | 1.94 km | |
| Preston's Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Pen Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Eaker Hill | 2.14 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 3ES - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.25116700 |
| Longitude | -2.60753100 |
| OS Easting | 357696 |
| OS Northing | 0150398 |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050119 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 006B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |