Postcode BA6 8LP (Mendip)

Map showing BA6 8LP and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA6 8LP is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA6 8LP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA6 8LP is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 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 BA6 8LP as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to BA6 8LP is Breech Lane which is centered 55 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Retreat and is 730 m away.

The closest primary school to BA6 8LP (for ages 11 and under) is West Pennard Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on July 4, 2014.

The local pub for residents of BA6 8LP is The Barton Inn and is 5.68 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 12, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wings Chinese Kitchen and is 6.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 13, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Policing for BA6 8LP 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 BA6 8LP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BA6 8LP, and the approximate distance away.

Breech Lane 55 m
Southtown Lane 605 m
Scott's Lane 680 m
Bradley Way 855 m
B3151 5.49 km
A37 5.98 km
A371 8.1 km
A303 32.47 km
A361 35.56 km
M5 40.71 km
A30 49.79 km
A38 51.36 km
A39 97.24 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA6 8LP

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BA6 8LP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
501 m
Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(February 22, 2018)
2.86 km
Millfield Preparatory School 2.94 km
Butleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(February 1, 2017)
4.83 km
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School Good
(July 3, 2019)
4.93 km
St Dunstan's School Good
(July 18, 2018)
5 km
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Good
(May 4, 2017)
5.15 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
5.61 km
Millfield School 5.88 km
Crispin School Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
6.01 km
Strode College Outstanding
(September 26, 2014)
6.12 km
Elmhurst Junior School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2020)
6.16 km
Hindhayes Infant School Good
(September 14, 2017)
6.53 km
Keinton Mandeville Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
7.18 km
Brookside Community Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
7.45 km
Avalon School Good
(January 9, 2018)
7.46 km
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
7.49 km
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
7.52 km
Lovington Church of England Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
7.75 km
Ditcheat Primary School Good
(November 4, 2021)
7.76 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA6 8LP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Plotgate CSA Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
October 29, 2019
5.45 km
The Barton Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 12, 2020
5.68 km
Chartwells at Millfield School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
5.88 km
Barton St David Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 1, 2022
6.02 km
Discover - Future 4 Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 14, 2021
6.06 km
Divers Diner (Street Sub Aqua Club) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
June 28, 2019
6.06 km
Mendip YMCA Youth Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 27, 2021
6.06 km
Strode Swimming Pool Retailers - other Exempt
6.06 km
West Lydford Parish Hall Other catering premises Exempt
6.08 km
Strode College Catering School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
6.12 km
Strode Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2011
6.12 km
Street Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
6.14 km
Elmhurst Junior School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 10, 2018
6.16 km
Wings Chinese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 13, 2018
6.22 km
Street Baptist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
6.26 km
Chipmonks Kasva Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
6.27 km
McColls Retailers - other 4
Good
September 3, 2015
6.27 km
The Geeky Gamer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
6.27 km
Bear Inn Street Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 11, 2019
6.31 km
Mullions Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
July 2, 2021
6.31 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA6 8LP - Data from Apr 2022

The Retreat Bus Stop/Station 730 m
Sunnymead Bus Stop/Station 733 m
Priory Farm Bus Stop/Station 991 m
Priory Farm Bus Stop/Station 994 m
Bristol Airport Air 28.09 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA6 8LP - Data from Dec 2021

Washing Stones Gully Valley 1.44 km
Clyce Corner Inland Water 1.7 km
Pennard Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Pennard Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.15 km
Withial Combe Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.5 km
Edgarley Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Balway Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Stickleball Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
Allen's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Stone Down Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.34 km
Bottom Close Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Glastonbury Tor Hill Or Mountain 3.67 km
Hill Close Gully Valley 3.69 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA6 8LP - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 100%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.13725400
Longitude -2.64721000
OS Easting 354815
OS Northing 0137753
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22120
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Somerton and Frome
County Electorial Division Mendip South ED
Electoral Ward The Pennards and Ditcheat
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: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Established farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area West Pennard BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050165
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mendip 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mendip 013A
Output Area / Small Area 1A2