Postcode BA9 8EU (South Somerset)

Map showing BA9 8EU and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA9 8EU is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA9 8EU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BA9 8EU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 8EU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to BA9 8EU is Rectory Lane which is centered 1.13 km away.

The nearest bus stop is The Smithy and is 529 m away. The closest railway station is Bruton Rail Station, 5.65 km away.

The closest primary school to BA9 8EU (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary. 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 8EU is Roth Bar and Grill and is 3.15 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 29, 2018.

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

Policing for BA9 8EU 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 BA9 8EU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BA9 8EU, and the approximate distance away.

Rectory Lane 1.13 km
A359 8.9 km
A303 14.04 km
B3081 17.3 km
A361 28.26 km
A36 31.23 km
M5 51.63 km
A38 57.88 km
A30 61.05 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA9 8EU

Introduction January 1980
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 BA9 8EU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 3.23 km
Wincanton Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
3.56 km
St George's Church of England School, Bourton Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
3.79 km
King Arthur's School 3.88 km
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy Good
(December 2, 2021)
5 km
King's Bruton 5.93 km
Bruton Primary School Good
(February 25, 2016)
6.17 km
Sexey's School Serious Weaknesses
(March 21, 2019)
6.21 km
Bruton School for Girls 6.29 km
Marchant Holliday School Good
(January 30, 2020)
6.73 km
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Good
(February 7, 2018)
7.4 km
Horsington Church School Good
(January 24, 2019)
7.63 km
Wyke Primary School Requires improvement
(May 23, 2018)
8.31 km
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Good
(May 22, 2019)
8.31 km
Mere School Good
(March 16, 2017)
8.57 km
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School Good
(June 6, 2019)
8.88 km
Ansford Academy Good
(January 18, 2017)
9.04 km
Gillingham Primary School Requires improvement
(November 1, 2018)
9.15 km
Castle Cary Community Primary School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
9.21 km
Gillingham School Good
(July 11, 2017)
9.37 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA9 8EU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roth Bar and Grill Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 29, 2018
3.15 km
Convenience Shop Retailers - other Exempt
April 26, 2019
5 km
Diocese Schools Academy Trust School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
5 km
Zeals After Schools Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
February 4, 2019
5 km
Bell and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 27, 2020
5.05 km
Spread Eagle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 6, 2018
5.21 km
The Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 1, 2019
5.21 km
Eat West Country Other catering premises 4
Good
January 14, 2022
5.21 km
Stourhead Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 1, 2018
5.24 km
Ladybird Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
5.46 km
Taylors Traditional Bakers Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 5, 2020
5.49 km
Durslade Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 3, 2020
5.61 km
Roth Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 23, 2020
5.61 km
Stourhead Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
5.66 km
Barefoots Orchard Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 14, 2019
5.76 km
Godminster (Factory Shop) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
5.76 km
The Cellarhand Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 18, 2020
5.76 km
The Chocolate Society Manufacturers/packers Exempt
December 3, 2020
5.76 km
Old Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 27, 2020
5.83 km
Mrs C J Oram & Partners Retailers - other Exempt
5.85 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA9 8EU - Data from Apr 2022

The Smithy Bus Stop/Station 529 m
Southmarsh Bus Stop/Station 533 m
Southmarsh Bus Stop/Station 536 m
The Smithy Bus Stop/Station 536 m
Bruton Rail Station Rail 5.65 km
Bristol Airport Air 41.04 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 51.29 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA9 8EU - Data from Dec 2021

Sunny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.57 km
Cockroad Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Pen Forest Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Newpark Pond Inland Water 1.73 km
Coneygore Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Chesils Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Stavordale Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.24 km
Newpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Walk Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Newfoundland Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Blackslough Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Spear Pond Inland Water 2.88 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA9 8EU - 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%

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.07981200
Longitude -2.38438300
OS Easting 373170
OS Northing 0131236
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16157
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Somerton and Frome
County Electorial Division Wincanton and Bruton ED
Electoral Ward Tower
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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural communities
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 E33050249
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
South Somerset 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
South Somerset 001C
Output Area / Small Area 1A3