The postcode BA9 8EG is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA9 8EG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA9 8EG 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 8EG as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to BA9 8EG is Clapton Lane which is centered 372 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dancing Cross Cottages and is 219 m away. The closest railway station is Templecombe Rail Station, 5.54 km away.
The closest primary school to BA9 8EG (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 BA9 8EG is Caroline Bowen T/A The Catash Inn and is 3.98 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 24, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for BA9 8EG 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 8EG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA9 8EG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA9 8EG
| 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 8EG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchant Holliday School | Special school | 5-12 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 1.82 km |
| King Arthur's School | Academy | 11-16 | 3.36 km | |
| Horsington Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 3.58 km |
| Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.88 km | |
| Wincanton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 4.02 km |
| North Cadbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.04 km | |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 4.24 km | |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 5.52 km |
| Castle Cary Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 6.18 km |
| Bruton School for Girls | Independent school | 2-18 | 6.49 km | |
| Ansford Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 6.93 km |
| Sexey's School | Academy | 11-18 | Serious Weaknesses (March 21, 2019) | 7.18 km |
| Hazlegrove Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-14 | 7.53 km | |
| King's Bruton | Independent school | 13-18 | 7.73 km | |
| Bruton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 25, 2016) | 8.07 km |
| Milborne Port Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 8.11 km |
| Countess Gytha Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.31 km | |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 8.5 km |
| Lovington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 9.24 km |
| The Gryphon School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 9.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA9 8EG - 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 | 3.8 km | |
| Ashlea House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2019 | 3.88 km | |
| Caroline Bowen T/A The Catash Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 3.98 km | |
| North Cadbury Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 4.04 km | |
| Dorset Delights Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 4.17 km | |
| The House of Camelot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 4.31 km | |
| Chapel Cross Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2020 | 4.35 km | |
| Galhampton Village Hall & Playing Fields | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 4.42 km | |
| Holy Cow Organic Milk | Exempt | 4.63 km | |
| Teals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2021 | 4.63 km | |
| Galhampton Country Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2021 | 4.83 km | |
| Paula Carnell Limited | Exempt March 30, 2022 | 4.83 km | |
| The Orchard Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2021 | 4.92 km | |
| Babylonstoren (UK) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 5.08 km | |
| The Newt In Somerset | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 5.08 km | |
| Gilcombe Festival of Transport | Exempt | 5.87 km | |
| Haynes International Motor Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 5.87 km | |
| Eat West Country | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2022 | 6.31 km | |
| S M Simmons (Foot Trimming) Ltd | Exempt September 13, 2021 | 6.49 km | |
| Bruton School For Girls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 6.49 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA9 8EG - Data from Apr 2022
| Dancing Cross Cottages | 219 m | |
| Dancing Cross Cottages | 251 m | |
| Templecombe Rail Station | 5.54 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 42.1 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 53.26 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA9 8EG - Data from Dec 2021
| Stand Hill | 782 m | |
| Brundas Copse | 877 m | |
| Hunger Hill | 1.1 km | |
| Cheriton Hill | 1.2 km | |
| Whatcombe Furze | 1.21 km | |
| Elliscombe Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Brixey Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Fryingpan Copse | 1.47 km | |
| Thorney Copse | 1.49 km | |
| Quarry Plantation | 1.53 km | |
| Ringwell Copse | 1.54 km | |
| Woolston Copse | 1.76 km | |
| Knoll Hill | 1.77 km | |
| Great Plantation | 1.88 km | |
| Tenant's Wood | 1.98 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA9 8EG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.04078600 |
| Longitude | -2.46601700 |
| OS Easting | 367424 |
| OS Northing | 0126929 |
| 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 |