Postcode BA9 8HL (South Somerset) Terminated August 2001

Map showing BA9 8HL and nearby postcodes

The postcode BA9 8HL is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in August 2001.BA9 8HL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to BA9 8HL is A359 which is centered 8.4 km away.

The closest railway station is Bruton Rail Station, 4.2 km away.

The closest primary school to BA9 8HL (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 8HL is Roth Bar and Grill and is 1.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 29, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A359 8.4 km
A303 14.56 km
B3081 18.75 km
A361 27.17 km
A36 31.64 km
M5 49.93 km
A38 56.25 km
A30 61.16 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA9 8HL

Introduction January 1980
Termination August 2001
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 8HL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 4.35 km
King's Bruton 4.56 km
Wincanton Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
4.69 km
King Arthur's School 4.71 km
Bruton Primary School Good
(February 25, 2016)
4.76 km
Sexey's School Serious Weaknesses
(March 21, 2019)
4.98 km
St George's Church of England School, Bourton Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
5.01 km
Bruton School for Girls 5.24 km
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy Good
(December 2, 2021)
5.75 km
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Good
(May 22, 2019)
6.66 km
Marchant Holliday School Good
(January 30, 2020)
7.65 km
Ansford Academy Good
(January 18, 2017)
8.15 km
Castle Cary Community Primary School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
8.5 km
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Good
(February 7, 2018)
8.67 km
Horsington Church School Good
(January 24, 2019)
8.82 km
Mere School Good
(March 16, 2017)
9.2 km
Wyke Primary School Requires improvement
(May 23, 2018)
9.81 km
Evercreech Church of England Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
10 km
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School 10.45 km
Gillingham Primary School Requires improvement
(November 1, 2018)
10.59 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roth Bar and Grill Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 29, 2018
1.48 km
Eat West Country Other catering premises 4
Good
January 14, 2022
4.15 km
Durslade Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 3, 2020
4.21 km
Roth Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 23, 2020
4.21 km
Old Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 27, 2020
4.22 km
Ladybird Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
4.27 km
Taylors Traditional Bakers Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 5, 2020
4.27 km
Mrs C J Oram & Partners Retailers - other Exempt
4.29 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
Bruton Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
4.52 km
Bruton Mini Day at Bruton Community Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 7, 2022
4.55 km
Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
4.56 km
Church Bridge Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2021
4.58 km
Kings School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 13, 2020
4.59 km
SunM Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 5, 2022
4.61 km
Gilcombe Farm Retailers - other 4
Good
January 18, 2022
4.65 km
Shindig Other catering premises Exempt
4.65 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bruton Rail Station Rail 4.2 km
Bristol Airport Air 39.37 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 52.84 km

Nearby Nature

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

Walk Copse Woodland Or Forest 724 m
Stavordale Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Newpark Pond Inland Water 1.47 km
Moor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.79 km
Charlotte's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Newpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Spear Pond Inland Water 2.11 km
Picket's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Brewham Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Blackslough Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Cockroad Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Aaron's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.42 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.09365300
Longitude -2.39450800
OS Easting 372469
OS Northing 0132779
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