The postcode BA9 8DF is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in September 2019.BA9 8DF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA9 8DF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 BA9 8DF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BA9 8DF is Green Lane Gate which is centered 277 m away.
The closest railway station is Castle Cary Rail Station, 5.22 km away.
The closest primary school to BA9 8DF (for ages 11 and under) is North Cadbury Church of England Primary School. 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 BA9 8DF is The Orchard Inn and is 3.15 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on October 7, 2021.
Policing for BA9 8DF 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 BA9 8DF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA9 8DF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA9 8DF
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | September 2019 |
| 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 BA9 8DF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cadbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.62 km | |
| Castle Cary Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 3.78 km |
| King Arthur's School | Academy | 11-16 | 3.84 km | |
| Marchant Holliday School | Special school | 5-12 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 4.11 km |
| Bruton School for Girls | Independent school | 2-18 | 4.16 km | |
| Ansford Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 4.43 km |
| Wincanton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 4.75 km |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 4.8 km | |
| Sexey's School | Academy | 11-18 | Serious Weaknesses (March 21, 2019) | 4.91 km |
| King's Bruton | Independent school | 13-18 | 5.56 km | |
| Bruton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 25, 2016) | 5.88 km |
| Horsington Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 5.98 km |
| Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.15 km | |
| Hazlegrove Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-14 | 7.11 km | |
| Lovington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 7.52 km |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 7.95 km |
| Ditcheat Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 8.14 km |
| Countess Gytha Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.62 km | |
| Evercreech Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 10.08 km |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 10.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA9 8DF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galhampton Village Hall & Playing Fields | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 2.73 km | |
| Babylonstoren (UK) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 2.85 km | |
| The Newt In Somerset | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 2.85 km | |
| The Orchard Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2021 | 3.15 km | |
| Galhampton Country Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2021 | 3.51 km | |
| Paula Carnell Limited | Exempt March 30, 2022 | 3.51 km | |
| North Cadbury Village Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 3.58 km | |
| Dorset Delights Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 3.62 km | |
| North Cadbury Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 3.62 km | |
| Ashlea House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2019 | 3.63 km | |
| Caroline Bowen T/A The Catash Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 3.67 km | |
| Bruton School For Girls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 4.16 km | |
| Bruton School for Girls - Nursery Dept | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2021 | 4.16 km | |
| Eat West Country | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2022 | 4.23 km | |
| Chapel Cross Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2020 | 4.51 km | |
| Ladybird Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 4.71 km | |
| Holy Cow Organic Milk | Exempt | 4.8 km | |
| Teals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2021 | 4.8 km | |
| Taylors Traditional Bakers Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2020 | 4.81 km | |
| The House of Camelot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 4.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA9 8DF - Data from Apr 2022
| Castle Cary Rail Station | 5.22 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 39.57 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 55.3 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA9 8DF - Data from Dec 2021
| God's Hill | 392 m | |
| Marten's Close Wood | 465 m | |
| Cary Hill Copse | 521 m | |
| Gribb Wood | 617 m | |
| Lily Wood | 651 m | |
| Seamark Wood | 675 m | |
| Thistle Furlong Copse | 676 m | |
| Bratton Hill | 843 m | |
| Labbot's Hill | 847 m | |
| Englesby Wood | 1.01 km | |
| Brixey Wood | 1.08 km | |
| Thorney Copse | 1.1 km | |
| Marlpit Plantation | 1.21 km | |
| Fryingpan Copse | 1.32 km | |
| Searts Copse | 1.39 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.06221000 |
| Longitude | -2.47824800 |
| OS Easting | 366582 |
| OS Northing | 0129317 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | E33050251 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Somerset 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Somerset 002A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |