Postcode BA7 7FT (South Somerset)

Map showing BA7 7FT and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA7 7FT is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in May 2021 and is an active postcode. BA7 7FT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA7 7FT is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 BA7 7FT as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to BA7 7FT is Carter Close which is centered 29 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sunnydene and is 247 m away. The closest railway station is Castle Cary Rail Station, 681 m away.

The closest primary school to BA7 7FT (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 7FT is The Orchard Inn and is 2.97 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 4.85 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on March 24, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Carter Close 29 m
Compton Drive 37 m
Perrott Close 82 m
Lime Way 123 m
Damson Drive 125 m
Burfitt Road 131 m
Blackberry Drive 139 m
Apple Drive 150 m
Bilberry Avenue 175 m
Hardy Rise 178 m
Honeyberry Way 181 m
Lockett Drive 195 m
Station Road 198 m
Almsford Close 219 m
Bartlett Square 244 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA7 7FT

Introduction May 2021
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 7FT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ansford Academy Good
(January 18, 2017)
938 m
Castle Cary Community Primary School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
951 m
Ditcheat Primary School Good
(November 4, 2021)
3.63 km
Bruton School for Girls 3.87 km
Lovington Church of England Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
4.27 km
Sexey's School Serious Weaknesses
(March 21, 2019)
4.42 km
King's Bruton 5.17 km
Bruton Primary School Good
(February 25, 2016)
5.25 km
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School 5.31 km
Evercreech Church of England Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
6.55 km
Hazlegrove Preparatory School 6.91 km
The Mendip School Good
(July 13, 2018)
7.46 km
King Arthur's School 8.12 km
Marchant Holliday School Good
(January 30, 2020)
8.82 km
Keinton Mandeville Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
8.9 km
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 8.96 km
Wincanton Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
9.02 km
Countess Gytha Primary School 9.32 km
Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(February 22, 2018)
9.35 km
West Pennard Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2014)
9.94 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Babylonstoren (UK) Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 14, 2020
2.15 km
The Newt In Somerset Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 21, 2022
2.15 km
The Orchard Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
October 7, 2021
2.97 km
Galhampton Village Hall & Playing Fields Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
3.33 km
Ames House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
3.34 km
The Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
3.53 km
Galhampton Country Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2021
3.83 km
Paula Carnell Limited Manufacturers/packers Exempt
March 30, 2022
3.83 km
Bruton School For Girls School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
3.87 km
Bruton School for Girls - Nursery Dept Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 25, 2021
3.87 km
Sexeys School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
4.42 km
Turks Hall B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 29, 2021
4.75 km
David Bamford Mobile caterer 3
Satisfactory
May 25, 2021
4.81 km
Mill on the Brue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 6, 2021
4.81 km
Budgens Bruton Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 15, 2022
4.85 km
Rickshaw Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
March 24, 2022
4.85 km
Hive Bruton Limited Other catering premises 4
Good
August 19, 2021
4.9 km
Eat West Country Other catering premises 4
Good
January 14, 2022
4.91 km
Ladybird Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
4.94 km
Ape or Eden Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 23, 2021
4.96 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sunnydene Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Sunnydene Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Station Road Bus Stop/Station 305 m
Station Road Bus Stop/Station 352 m
Victoria Gardens Bus Stop/Station 376 m
Castle Cary Rail Station Rail 681 m
Bristol Airport Air 35.11 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 59.91 km

Nearby Nature

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

Horse Pond Inland Water 867 m
Park Pond Inland Water 1 km
Blackworthy Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.39 km
Dimmer Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
Lodge Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.42 km
Acres Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
Combe Bottom Valley 1.57 km
Honeywick Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.59 km
Ridge Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.81 km
Priddle's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.85 km
Marl Pit Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
East Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.18 km
Farm Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.41 km
Hill Shrub Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Hadspen Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA7 7FT - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 2,905 kWh - mean 415 kWh : median 427 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA7 7FT - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.09369800
Longitude -2.52347000
OS Easting 363438
OS Northing 0132841
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
30541
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
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 E33050258
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
South Somerset 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
South Somerset 002C
Output Area / Small Area 1B1