The postcode BA5 3LB is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. BA5 3LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA5 3LB 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 3LB as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BA5 3LB is Bristol Road which is centered 837 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Barrow Cottage and is 10 m away.
The closest primary school to BA5 3LB (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 3LB is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 4.85 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for BA5 3LB 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 3LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA5 3LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA5 3LB
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| 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 3LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horrington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.62 km | |
| Stoberry Park School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 3.08 km |
| Wells Cathedral School | Independent school | 2-19 | 3.25 km | |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.56 km | |
| The Blue School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 3.7 km |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 4.58 km |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (October 9, 2019) | 4.67 km |
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 4.85 km |
| Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 5.05 km |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 5.12 km |
| Wookey Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 6.34 km |
| Bowlish Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 6.39 km |
| Oakhill Church School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 6.76 km |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 6.82 km |
| Coxley Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 7.07 km |
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.08 km | |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 7.1 km |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 7.35 km |
| Whitstone | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 7.58 km |
| St Vigor & St John Church School | Academy | 0-11 | 8.66 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA5 3LB - 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 | 4.85 km | |
| The Crumpeteers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 5.03 km | |
| Partisan Produce | Awaiting Inspection | 6.45 km | |
| East Harptree Nursery Pre-School | Exempt March 28, 2019 | 6.86 km | |
| East Harptree Theatre Committee | Exempt April 23, 2014 | 7.07 km | |
| East Harptree Village Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 25, 2018 | 7.07 km | |
| East Harptree Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2013 | 7.07 km | |
| Harptree Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 9, 2015 | 7.07 km | |
| East Harptree Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 7.08 km | |
| Waldegrave Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 7.08 km | |
| Wellsway Inn | Exempt January 10, 2017 | 7.48 km | |
| Fernhill Farm Camping Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2012 | 7.55 km | |
| The Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 7.93 km | |
| West Harptree Memorial Hall | Exempt June 26, 2014 | 7.99 km | |
| West Harptree Post Office Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2019 | 8.02 km | |
| The Crown Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 8.03 km | |
| Coach House Montessori (Nursery) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2015 | 8.31 km | |
| Compton Martin Village Hall | Exempt January 31, 2018 | 8.46 km | |
| The Rodney Stoke Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2019 | 8.47 km | |
| Warrens Fruit Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2012 | 8.47 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA5 3LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Barrow Cottage | 10 m | |
| Pen Hill | 18 m | |
| Hillgrove Farm | 798 m | |
| Hillgrove Farm | 819 m | |
| North Lodge | 846 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 17.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA5 3LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Big Plantation | 476 m | |
| Pen Hill | 484 m | |
| Biddle Combe | Valley | 849 m |
| Hill Grove | 906 m | |
| Prior's Hill | 920 m | |
| Valley Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Box Crofts | 1.22 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 1.38 km | |
| Pen Hill Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Horrington Hill | 1.4 km | |
| Walcombe Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Tower Hill | 1.55 km | |
| Beryl Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Mendip Hills | 1.84 km | |
| The Round Clump | 1.85 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA5 3LB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 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 | 51.23720300 |
| Longitude | -2.61866000 |
| OS Easting | 356906 |
| OS Northing | 0148851 |
| 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 | St Cuthbert Out North |
| 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 hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050122 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 006B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |