Postcode BA7 7BP (South Somerset)

Map showing BA7 7BP and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA7 7BP is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. BA7 7BP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA7 7BP is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 BA7 7BP as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to BA7 7BP is Market Place which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Town Hall and is 33 m away. The closest railway station is Castle Cary Rail Station, 1.26 km away.

The closest primary school to BA7 7BP (for ages 11 and under) is Castle Cary Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on December 8, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sexey's School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 21, 2019 rated this school as Serious Weaknesses

The local pub for residents of BA7 7BP is The Orchard Inn and is 2.6 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on October 7, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Rickshaw and is 4.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on March 24, 2022.

Policing for BA7 7BP 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 BA7 7BP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BA7 7BP, and the approximate distance away.

Market Place 45 m
Bailey Hill 58 m
High Street 78 m
Woodcock Street 84 m
Fore Street 105 m
Florida Street 110 m
Kingsacre 111 m
Montague Gardens 127 m
Priory Close 145 m
Victoria Road 176 m
Lower Woodcock Street 180 m
Catherines Close 182 m
Castle Rise 187 m
Victoria Court 210 m
Ansford Road 229 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA7 7BP

Introduction December 2000
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 BA7 7BP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Castle Cary Community Primary School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
337 m
Ansford Academy Good
(January 18, 2017)
771 m
Bruton School for Girls 3.35 km
Sexey's School Serious Weaknesses
(March 21, 2019)
3.98 km
Ditcheat Primary School Good
(November 4, 2021)
4.25 km
King's Bruton 4.76 km
Lovington Church of England Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
4.77 km
Bruton Primary School Good
(February 25, 2016)
4.88 km
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School 4.91 km
Evercreech Church of England Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
6.88 km
Hazlegrove Preparatory School 6.91 km
King Arthur's School 7.35 km
The Mendip School Good
(July 13, 2018)
7.94 km
Marchant Holliday School Good
(January 30, 2020)
8.08 km
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 8.19 km
Wincanton Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
8.25 km
Countess Gytha Primary School 9.23 km
Keinton Mandeville Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
9.42 km
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School 9.54 km
Horsington Church School Good
(January 24, 2019)
9.94 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA7 7BP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Babylonstoren (UK) Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 14, 2020
1.59 km
The Newt In Somerset Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 21, 2022
1.59 km
The Orchard Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
October 7, 2021
2.6 km
Galhampton Village Hall & Playing Fields Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
2.87 km
Ames House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
3.2 km
The Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
3.33 km
Bruton School For Girls School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
3.35 km
Bruton School for Girls - Nursery Dept Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 25, 2021
3.35 km
Galhampton Country Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2021
3.51 km
Paula Carnell Limited Manufacturers/packers Exempt
March 30, 2022
3.51 km
Sexeys School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
3.98 km
Turks Hall B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 29, 2021
4.33 km
Eat West Country Other catering premises 4
Good
January 14, 2022
4.33 km
Ladybird Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
4.42 km
David Bamford Mobile caterer 3
Satisfactory
May 25, 2021
4.43 km
Mill on the Brue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 6, 2021
4.43 km
Budgens Bruton Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 15, 2022
4.46 km
Rickshaw Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
March 24, 2022
4.46 km
Taylors Traditional Bakers Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 5, 2020
4.47 km
Hive Bruton Limited Other catering premises 4
Good
August 19, 2021
4.52 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA7 7BP - Data from Apr 2022

Town Hall Bus Stop/Station 33 m
Horsepond Inn Bus Stop/Station 168 m
The Horsepond Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Horse Pond Inn Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Florida Fields Bus Stop/Station 333 m
Castle Cary Rail Station Rail 1.26 km
Bruton Rail Station Rail 5.3 km
Bristol Airport Air 35.76 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 59.14 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA7 7BP - Data from Dec 2021

Horse Pond Inland Water 200 m
Park Pond Inland Water 320 m
Lodge Hill Hill Or Mountain 718 m
Honeywick Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.1 km
Priddle's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.1 km
Combe Bottom Valley 1.31 km
Ridge Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.39 km
Marl Pit Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Farm Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.64 km
Blackworthy Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.88 km
Dimmer Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.88 km
Hadspen Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Acres Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.23 km
East Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.35 km
Beanclose Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.08980700
Longitude -2.51430000
OS Easting 364077
OS Northing 0132403
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16108
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Somerton and Frome
County Electorial Division Castle Cary ED
Electoral Ward Cary
Local Authority District South Somerset
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 E07000189
Travel To Work Area Yeovil

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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Communal retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Castle Cary BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050252
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
South Somerset 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
South Somerset 002B
Output Area / Small Area 5B2