The postcode BA9 8DX is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA9 8DX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA9 8DX 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 BA9 8DX as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to BA9 8DX is A359 which is centered 3.63 km away.
The closest primary school to BA9 8DX (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 8DX is Caroline Bowen T/A The Catash Inn and is 2.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 24, 2022.
66.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for BA9 8DX 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 8DX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA9 8DX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA9 8DX
| 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 BA9 8DX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cadbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3 km | |
| Marchant Holliday School | Special school | 5-12 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 3.25 km |
| King Arthur's School | Academy | 11-16 | 3.99 km | |
| Castle Cary Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 4.77 km |
| Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.79 km | |
| Wincanton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 4.82 km |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 4.96 km | |
| Horsington Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 5.03 km |
| Bruton School for Girls | Independent school | 2-18 | 5.53 km | |
| Ansford Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 5.57 km |
| Sexey's School | Academy | 11-18 | Serious Weaknesses (March 21, 2019) | 6.28 km |
| Hazlegrove Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-14 | 6.6 km | |
| King's Bruton | Independent school | 13-18 | 6.92 km | |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 6.96 km |
| Bruton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 25, 2016) | 7.23 km |
| Countess Gytha Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.76 km | |
| Lovington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 7.85 km |
| Milborne Port Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 9.22 km |
| Ditcheat Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 9.26 km |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 9.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA9 8DX - 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 | 2.84 km | |
| Ashlea House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2019 | 2.91 km | |
| Caroline Bowen T/A The Catash Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 2.99 km | |
| Galhampton Village Hall & Playing Fields | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 3 km | |
| North Cadbury Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 3 km | |
| Dorset Delights Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 3.08 km | |
| Galhampton Country Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2021 | 3.49 km | |
| Paula Carnell Limited | Exempt March 30, 2022 | 3.49 km | |
| The Orchard Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2021 | 3.49 km | |
| Chapel Cross Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2020 | 3.63 km | |
| Babylonstoren (UK) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 3.64 km | |
| The Newt In Somerset | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 3.64 km | |
| The House of Camelot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 3.83 km | |
| Holy Cow Organic Milk | Exempt | 3.92 km | |
| Teals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2021 | 3.92 km | |
| Gilcombe Festival of Transport | Exempt | 4.84 km | |
| Haynes International Motor Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 4.84 km | |
| Bruton School For Girls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 5.53 km | |
| Bruton School for Girls - Nursery Dept | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2021 | 5.53 km | |
| Eat West Country | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2022 | 5.56 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA9 8DX - Data from Apr 2022
| Bristol Airport | 40.75 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 54.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA9 8DX - Data from Dec 2021
| Fryingpan Copse | 55 m | |
| Brixey Wood | 585 m | |
| Marlpit Plantation | 602 m | |
| Seamark Wood | 697 m | |
| Thorney Copse | 904 m | |
| Woolston Copse | 1.02 km | |
| Marten's Close Wood | 1.09 km | |
| Englesby Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Gribb Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Knoll Hill | 1.4 km | |
| God's Hill | 1.57 km | |
| Thistle Furlong Copse | 1.79 km | |
| Cary Hill Copse | 1.84 km | |
| Elliscombe Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Hunger Hill | 1.95 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA9 8DX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 66.7% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 66.7% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 66.7% |
| 300+ Mbps | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.04998800 |
| Longitude | -2.48069000 |
| OS Easting | 366402 |
| OS Northing | 0127959 |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| 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 | 1C3 |