Postcode BA9 8HR (South Somerset)

Map showing BA9 8HR and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to BA9 8HR is Barrow Water Lane which is centered 375 m away.

The closest railway station is Bruton Rail Station, 3.95 km away.

The closest primary school to BA9 8HR (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 8HR is Roth Bar and Grill and is 1.87 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 8HR 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 8HR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Barrow Water Lane 375 m
A359 7.45 km
A303 15.45 km
B3081 19.05 km
A361 28.17 km
A36 32.58 km
M5 50.25 km
A38 56.82 km
A30 60.09 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BA9 8HR

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 8HR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 3.51 km
King Arthur's School 3.73 km
Wincanton Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
3.84 km
King's Bruton 4.2 km
Bruton Primary School Good
(February 25, 2016)
4.45 km
Sexey's School Serious Weaknesses
(March 21, 2019)
4.46 km
Bruton School for Girls 4.57 km
St George's Church of England School, Bourton Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
5.5 km
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy Good
(December 2, 2021)
6.51 km
Marchant Holliday School Good
(January 30, 2020)
6.66 km
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Good
(May 22, 2019)
7.28 km
Ansford Academy Good
(January 18, 2017)
7.38 km
Castle Cary Community Primary School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
7.64 km
Horsington Church School Good
(January 24, 2019)
7.92 km
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Good
(February 7, 2018)
9.13 km
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School 9.38 km
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School Good
(June 6, 2019)
9.46 km
Evercreech Church of England Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
9.88 km
Wyke Primary School Requires improvement
(May 23, 2018)
10.05 km
Ditcheat Primary School Good
(November 4, 2021)
10.13 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bruton Rail Station Rail 3.95 km
Bristol Airport Air 39.51 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 53 km

Nearby Nature

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

Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 711 m
Charlotte's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Moor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Spear Pond Inland Water 1.2 km
Walk Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Redlynch Pond Inland Water 1.77 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Stavordale Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Newpark Pond Inland Water 2.41 km
Barn Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Sunny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.81 km
Beer's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Cockroad Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Godminster Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BA9 8HR - 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 51.08728200
Longitude -2.40633300
OS Easting 371637
OS Northing 0132075
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 E33050250
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