The postcode BA9 8HQ is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BA9 8HQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BA9 8HQ 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 8HQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BA9 8HQ is Barrow Lane which is centered 544 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Smithy and is 51 m away. The closest railway station is Bruton Rail Station, 5.14 km away.
The closest primary school to BA9 8HQ (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 8HQ is Roth Bar and Grill and is 2.65 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 8HQ 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 8HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BA9 8HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BA9 8HQ
| 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 8HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 3.37 km | |
| Wincanton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 3.71 km |
| King Arthur's School | Academy | 11-16 | 3.91 km | |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 14, 2013) | 4.24 km |
| Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 5.33 km |
| King's Bruton | Independent school | 13-18 | 5.42 km | |
| Bruton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 25, 2016) | 5.66 km |
| Sexey's School | Academy | 11-18 | Serious Weaknesses (March 21, 2019) | 5.72 km |
| Bruton School for Girls | Independent school | 2-18 | 5.83 km | |
| Marchant Holliday School | Special school | 5-12 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 6.82 km |
| Horsington Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 7.83 km |
| Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 7.87 km |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 7.87 km |
| Ansford Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 8.62 km |
| Wyke Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 8.82 km |
| Castle Cary Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 8.82 km |
| Mere School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 8.88 km |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 9.17 km |
| Gillingham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 1, 2018) | 9.65 km |
| Gillingham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 9.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BA9 8HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roth Bar and Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 29, 2018 | 2.65 km | |
| Eat West Country | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2022 | 4.74 km | |
| Ladybird Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 4.97 km | |
| Taylors Traditional Bakers Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2020 | 5 km | |
| Durslade Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2020 | 5.1 km | |
| Roth Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 5.1 km | |
| Barefoots Orchard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2019 | 5.24 km | |
| Godminster (Factory Shop) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2019 | 5.24 km | |
| The Cellarhand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2020 | 5.24 km | |
| The Chocolate Society | Exempt December 3, 2020 | 5.24 km | |
| Convenience Shop | Exempt April 26, 2019 | 5.33 km | |
| Diocese Schools Academy Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 5.33 km | |
| Zeals After Schools Club | Exempt February 4, 2019 | 5.33 km | |
| Spread Eagle Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2018 | 5.34 km | |
| The Ice Cream Parlour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 5.34 km | |
| Stourhead Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2018 | 5.36 km | |
| Bell and Crown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2020 | 5.38 km | |
| Old Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2020 | 5.41 km | |
| Bruton Mini Day at Bruton Community Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 5.45 km | |
| Mrs C J Oram & Partners | Exempt | 5.45 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BA9 8HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Smithy | 51 m | |
| The Smithy | 71 m | |
| Southmarsh | 1.05 km | |
| Southmarsh | 1.05 km | |
| Bruton Rail Station | 5.14 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 40.53 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 51.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BA9 8HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Newpark Pond | 1.62 km | |
| Cockroad Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.82 km | |
| Walk Copse | 1.91 km | |
| Stavordale Wood | 1.93 km | |
| Sunny Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Pen Forest | 2.06 km | |
| Coneygore Wood | 2.21 km | |
| Newpark Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Moor Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Charlotte's Copse | 2.4 km | |
| Spear Pond | 2.44 km | |
| Park Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Chesils Copse | 2.63 km | |
| Blackslough Wood | 2.65 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA9 8HQ - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.08318500 |
| Longitude | -2.38952200 |
| OS Easting | 372812 |
| OS Northing | 0131613 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: 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 |