The postcode BS26 2BS is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS26 2BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS26 2BS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 BS26 2BS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to BS26 2BS is Marron Close which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hippisley Drive Junction and is 113 m away.
The closest primary school to BS26 2BS (for ages 11 and under) is Winscombe Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form. The last OFSTED inspection on July 15, 2015 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of BS26 2BS is Lamb Inn and is 297 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 10, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 55.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS26 2BS 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 BS26 2BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS26 2BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS26 2BS
| 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 BS26 2BS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 330 m | |
| Cheddar First School | Academy | 2-9 | 2.4 km | |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 2.78 km |
| Sidcot School | Independent school | 3-18 | 2.9 km | |
| Weare Academy First School | Academy | 2-9 | 3.06 km | |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 3.24 km | |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 3.26 km | |
| Winscombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.55 km | |
| Sandford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.15 km | |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 5.32 km | |
| Churchill Academy & Sixth Form | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 15, 2015) | 5.49 km |
| Banwell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 5.87 km |
| Churchill Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 11, 2017) | 6.27 km |
| Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 6.53 km |
| Wedmore First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 7.1 km |
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 7.5 km | |
| Blagdon Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.13 km | |
| Sedgemoor Manor School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 8.45 km |
| Locking Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.6 km | |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 8.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS26 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Offfice Counters Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2020 | 166 m | |
| King John's Hunting Lodge | Exempt August 1, 2019 | 297 m | |
| Lamb Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 10, 2018 | 297 m | |
| Ripley's Antiques & Vintage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 297 m | |
| The Oakhouse Hotel & Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2021 | 297 m | |
| Axbridge Pharmacy | Exempt October 1, 2021 | 297 m | |
| Axbridge Town Hall | Exempt September 15, 2021 | 297 m | |
| The Almshouse Tea Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2019 | 297 m | |
| The Co-Operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2021 | 297 m | |
| Axbridge C of E First School Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2019 | 330 m | |
| Antonia's Deli Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 394 m | |
| Axbridge Court Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2020 | 569 m | |
| St Michael's Cheshire Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 715 m | |
| St Michaels Parsonage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2020 | 736 m | |
| Compton House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2020 | 857 m | |
| Southcroft Game & Farm Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2021 | 1.29 km | |
| The Old Manor House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 1.29 km | |
| Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 1.48 km | |
| New Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2019 | 1.61 km | |
| White Hart Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 1.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS26 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Hippisley Drive Junction | 113 m | |
| Parkfield Road Junction | 123 m | |
| Sedgemoor North Slinky - Axbridge DRT | 282 m | |
| Town Hall | 293 m | |
| The George House | 301 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 13.1 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS26 2BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Shute Shelve Hill | 1.06 km | |
| Axbridge Hill | 1.07 km | |
| Cheddar Wood | 1.13 km | |
| Cheddar Reservoir | 1.14 km | |
| Fry's Hill | 1.32 km | |
| Rose Wood | 1.35 km | |
| Callow Hill | 1.48 km | |
| Hale Coppice | 1.83 km | |
| Winscombe Hill | 1.88 km | |
| Hale Coombe | Valley | 2 km |
| King's Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Warrens Hill | 2.22 km | |
| Winterhead Hill | 2.34 km | |
| Bourton Coombe | Valley | 2.55 km |
| Coombe Wood | 2.66 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS26 2BS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 69.6 Mbps | 55.4 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.4 Mbps | 14.2 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 18.5 | 3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 64.8 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BS26 2BS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.28777600 |
| Longitude | -2.81303500 |
| OS Easting | 343399 |
| OS Northing | 0154608 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wells |
| County Electorial Division | Cheddar ED |
| Electoral Ward | Axevale |
| Local Authority District | Sedgemoor |
| 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 | E07000188 |
| Travel To Work Area | Weston-super-Mare |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Axbridge BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050179 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sedgemoor 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sedgemoor 001A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |