Postcode BA9 8HE (South Somerset)

Map showing BA9 8HE and nearby postcodes

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

BA9 8HE 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 8HE as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to BA9 8HE is Shalford Lane which is centered 222 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Smithy and is 1.07 km away. The closest railway station is Bruton Rail Station, 5.04 km away.

The closest primary school to BA9 8HE (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 8HE is Roth Bar and Grill and is 3.09 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.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 1.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Shalford Lane 222 m
Rectory Lane 853 m
A359 7.66 km
A303 15.31 km
B3081 18.17 km
A361 29.1 km
A36 32.51 km
M5 51.47 km
A38 58.05 km
A30 59.8 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA9 8HE

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 8HE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 2.38 km
Wincanton Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
2.72 km
King Arthur's School 2.81 km
St George's Church of England School, Bourton Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
4.95 km
King's Bruton 5.22 km
Bruton School for Girls 5.32 km
Sexey's School Serious Weaknesses
(March 21, 2019)
5.36 km
Bruton Primary School Good
(February 25, 2016)
5.5 km
Marchant Holliday School Good
(January 30, 2020)
5.74 km
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy Good
(December 2, 2021)
6.26 km
Horsington Church School Good
(January 24, 2019)
6.85 km
Ansford Academy Good
(January 18, 2017)
7.94 km
Castle Cary Community Primary School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
8.03 km
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School Good
(June 6, 2019)
8.3 km
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Good
(February 7, 2018)
8.47 km
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Good
(May 22, 2019)
8.49 km
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School 9.15 km
Wyke Primary School Requires improvement
(May 23, 2018)
9.16 km
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School 9.46 km
Mere School Good
(March 16, 2017)
9.84 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roth Bar and Grill Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 29, 2018
3.09 km
Eat West Country Other catering premises 4
Good
January 14, 2022
4.27 km
Ladybird Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
4.61 km
Taylors Traditional Bakers Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 5, 2020
4.65 km
Durslade Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 3, 2020
4.95 km
Roth Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 23, 2020
4.95 km
Barefoots Orchard Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 14, 2019
5.13 km
Godminster (Factory Shop) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
5.13 km
The Cellarhand Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 18, 2020
5.13 km
The Chocolate Society Manufacturers/packers Exempt
December 3, 2020
5.13 km
Kings School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 13, 2020
5.27 km
Bruton Mini Day at Bruton Community Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 7, 2022
5.3 km
Turks Hall B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 29, 2021
5.3 km
Bruton School For Girls School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
5.32 km
Bruton School for Girls - Nursery Dept Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 25, 2021
5.32 km
Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
5.33 km
Church Bridge Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2021
5.35 km
Sexeys School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
5.36 km
Bruton Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
5.36 km
At The Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 3, 2020
5.4 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Smithy Bus Stop/Station 1.07 km
The Smithy Bus Stop/Station 1.09 km
Bruton Rail Station Rail 5.04 km
Bristol Airport Air 40.68 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 52 km

Nearby Nature

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

Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.3 km
Sunny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.66 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.86 km
Spear Pond Inland Water 1.98 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Charlotte's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Moor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Walk Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Redlynch Pond Inland Water 2.58 km
Newpark Pond Inland Water 2.76 km
Pen Forest Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Cockroad Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km
Coneygore Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.9 km
Chesils Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA9 8HE - 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%

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 66,022 kWh - mean 13,204 kWh : median 4,941 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA9 8HE - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.07655500
Longitude -2.40187000
OS Easting 371943
OS Northing 0130881
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