Postcode BA9 8HH (South Somerset)

Map showing BA9 8HH and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to BA9 8HH is Barrow Water Lane which is centered 401 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Smithy and is 1.01 km away. The closest railway station is Bruton Rail Station, 4.21 km away.

The closest primary school to BA9 8HH (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 8HH is Roth Bar and Grill and is 2.11 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 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Barrow Water Lane 401 m
Shalford Lane 773 m
A359 7.56 km
A303 15.33 km
B3081 18.8 km
A361 28.31 km
A36 32.48 km
M5 50.52 km
A38 57.07 km
A30 60.11 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA9 8HH

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 8HH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 3.29 km
King Arthur's School 3.57 km
Wincanton Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
3.63 km
King's Bruton 4.45 km
Sexey's School Serious Weaknesses
(March 21, 2019)
4.69 km
Bruton Primary School Good
(February 25, 2016)
4.71 km
Bruton School for Girls 4.78 km
St George's Church of England School, Bourton Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
5.29 km
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy Good
(December 2, 2021)
6.36 km
Marchant Holliday School Good
(January 30, 2020)
6.51 km
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Good
(May 22, 2019)
7.51 km
Ansford Academy Good
(January 18, 2017)
7.56 km
Horsington Church School Good
(January 24, 2019)
7.73 km
Castle Cary Community Primary School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
7.78 km
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Good
(February 7, 2018)
8.92 km
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School Good
(June 6, 2019)
9.24 km
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School 9.4 km
Wyke Primary School Requires improvement
(May 23, 2018)
9.8 km
Mere School Good
(March 16, 2017)
9.9 km
Evercreech Church of England Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
10.15 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roth Bar and Grill Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 29, 2018
2.11 km
Eat West Country Other catering premises 4
Good
January 14, 2022
3.69 km
Ladybird Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
3.94 km
Taylors Traditional Bakers Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 5, 2020
3.97 km
Durslade Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 3, 2020
4.15 km
Roth Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 23, 2020
4.15 km
Barefoots Orchard Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 14, 2019
4.31 km
Godminster (Factory Shop) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
4.31 km
The Cellarhand Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 18, 2020
4.31 km
The Chocolate Society Manufacturers/packers Exempt
December 3, 2020
4.31 km
Kings School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 13, 2020
4.5 km
Bruton Mini Day at Bruton Community Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 7, 2022
4.5 km
Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
4.53 km
Bruton Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
4.54 km
Church Bridge Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2021
4.55 km
Turks Hall B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 29, 2021
4.59 km
At The Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 3, 2020
4.61 km
Bill The Butcher Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 15, 2021
4.62 km
The Old Pharmacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 25, 2021
4.62 km
Bruton Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
October 27, 2021
4.64 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Smithy Bus Stop/Station 1.01 km
The Smithy Bus Stop/Station 1.03 km
Bruton Rail Station Rail 4.21 km
Bristol Airport Air 39.78 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 52.74 km

Nearby Nature

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

Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 789 m
Spear Pond Inland Water 1.38 km
Charlotte's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Moor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Walk Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Redlynch Pond Inland Water 1.97 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Newpark Pond Inland Water 2.35 km
Stavordale Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Sunny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.53 km
Cockroad Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Barn Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Beer's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA9 8HH - 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 36,229 kWh - mean 7,246 kWh : median 2,578 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BA9 8HH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.08521200
Longitude -2.40427300
OS Easting 371780
OS Northing 0131844
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