The postcode BA8 0AW is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA8 0AW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA8 0AW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 BA8 0AW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BA8 0AW is Grove Lane which is centered 386 m away.
The nearest bus stop is North Cheriton Cemetery and is 1.09 km away. The closest railway station is Templecombe Rail Station, 3.78 km away.
The closest primary school to BA8 0AW (for ages 11 and under) is Horsington Church School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 24, 2019. 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 BA8 0AW is Caroline Bowen T/A The Catash Inn and is 6.77 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 24, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for BA8 0AW 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 BA8 0AW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA8 0AW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA8 0AW
| 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 BA8 0AW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchant Holliday School | Special school | 5-12 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 1.22 km |
| Horsington Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 1.95 km |
| Wincanton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.26 km |
| King Arthur's School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.31 km | |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 2.59 km | |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 3.7 km |
| Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.82 km | |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 6.67 km |
| North Cadbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.84 km | |
| Bruton School for Girls | Independent school | 2-18 | 7.71 km | |
| Milborne Port Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 7.84 km |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 14, 2013) | 7.86 km |
| Sexey's School | Academy | 11-18 | Serious Weaknesses (March 21, 2019) | 8.22 km |
| Castle Cary Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 8.46 km |
| King's Bruton | Independent school | 13-18 | 8.54 km | |
| Bruton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 25, 2016) | 8.89 km |
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 8.93 km |
| Ansford Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 9 km |
| Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 9.71 km |
| Wyke Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 9.8 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA8 0AW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cadbury Village Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 6.59 km | |
| Ashlea House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2019 | 6.67 km | |
| Caroline Bowen T/A The Catash Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 6.77 km | |
| North Cadbury Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 6.84 km | |
| The House of Camelot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 6.9 km | |
| Dorset Delights Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 6.97 km | |
| Chapel Cross Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2020 | 7.05 km | |
| Galhampton Village Hall & Playing Fields | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 7.09 km | |
| Eat West Country | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2022 | 7.13 km | |
| Holy Cow Organic Milk | Exempt | 7.32 km | |
| Teals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2021 | 7.32 km | |
| Babylonstoren (UK) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 7.53 km | |
| The Newt In Somerset | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 7.53 km | |
| The Orchard Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| Galhampton Country Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2021 | 7.59 km | |
| Paula Carnell Limited | Exempt March 30, 2022 | 7.59 km | |
| Ladybird Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 7.65 km | |
| Bruton School For Girls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 7.71 km | |
| Bruton School for Girls - Nursery Dept | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2021 | 7.71 km | |
| Taylors Traditional Bakers Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2020 | 7.75 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA8 0AW - Data from Apr 2022
| North Cheriton Cemetery | 1.09 km | |
| North Cheriton Cemetery | 1.12 km | |
| Templecombe Rail Station | 3.78 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 43.85 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 50.63 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA8 0AW - Data from Dec 2021
| Maltkiln Hill Copse | 1.01 km | |
| Great Plantation | 2 km | |
| Furze Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Little Cheriton Wood | 2.21 km | |
| Cheriton Hill | 2.23 km | |
| Hunger Hill | 2.26 km | |
| Elliscombe Wood | 2.53 km | |
| Brundas Copse | 2.54 km | |
| Great Cheriton Wood | 2.54 km | |
| Whatcombe Furze | 2.71 km | |
| Stand Hill | 2.81 km | |
| Charlton Wood | 2.99 km | |
| Ringwell Copse | 3.04 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 3.22 km | |
| Tenant's Wood | 3.5 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA8 0AW - 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 | 51.03503900 |
| Longitude | -2.42703900 |
| OS Easting | 370153 |
| OS Northing | 0126274 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Somerton and Frome |
| County Electorial Division | Blackmoor Vale ED |
| Electoral Ward | Blackmoor Vale |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000189 |
| Travel To Work Area | Yeovil |
| 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 village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050271 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Somerset 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Somerset 005A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |