The postcode BS26 2DP is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS26 2DP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS26 2DP is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.1 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 2DP as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to BS26 2DP is Black Lane which is centered 144 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shipham Road Junction and is 307 m away.
The closest primary school to BS26 2DP (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 2DP is Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa and is 278 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 13, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 21 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS26 2DP 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 2DP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS26 2DP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS26 2DP
| 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 2DP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 1.47 km | |
| Cheddar First School | Academy | 2-9 | 1.48 km | |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 1.91 km |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 2.24 km | |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 3.03 km | |
| Sidcot School | Independent school | 3-18 | 3.32 km | |
| Winscombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.07 km | |
| Weare Academy First School | Academy | 2-9 | 4.16 km | |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 4.46 km | |
| Sandford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.41 km | |
| Churchill Academy & Sixth Form | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 15, 2015) | 5.56 km |
| Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 5.74 km |
| Churchill Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 11, 2017) | 5.97 km |
| Banwell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 6.68 km |
| Blagdon Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.09 km | |
| Wedmore First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 7.33 km |
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 7.96 km | |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 7.96 km |
| Wrington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2015) | 8.59 km |
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 8.77 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS26 2DP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 278 m | |
| MFG BP Cheddar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2022 | 427 m | |
| St Michaels Parsonage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2020 | 471 m | |
| St Michael's Cheshire Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 548 m | |
| Antonia's Deli Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 823 m | |
| Bean There Coffee | Awaiting Inspection | 941 m | |
| Wassells House Accommodation | Awaiting Inspection | 1.11 km | |
| Northcroft Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2018 | 1.2 km | |
| Cheddar Parish Council | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 1.21 km | |
| Bramblewood B&B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2018 | 1.34 km | |
| Mrs A Langford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 1.34 km | |
| Post Offfice Counters Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2020 | 1.37 km | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2021 | 1.37 km | |
| The Kings Head | Awaiting Inspection | 1.37 km | |
| Cliffe View | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2021 | 1.46 km | |
| Greenhill House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2019 | 1.46 km | |
| Axbridge C of E First School Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2019 | 1.47 km | |
| Cheddar First Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 1.47 km | |
| Cheddar First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 1.48 km | |
| Youth Hostels Association | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2019 | 1.48 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS26 2DP - Data from Apr 2022
| Shipham Road Junction | 307 m | |
| Shipham Road Junction | 308 m | |
| Cheddar Road | 624 m | |
| Cheddar Road | 720 m | |
| Sedgemoor North Slinky - Axbridge DRT | 938 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 12.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS26 2DP - Data from Dec 2021
| Cheddar Wood | 652 m | |
| Cheddar Reservoir | 984 m | |
| Warrens Hill | 1.03 km | |
| Callow Hill | 1.27 km | |
| Fry's Hill | 1.43 km | |
| Batt's Coombe | Valley | 1.49 km |
| Chelm's Coombe | Valley | 1.8 km |
| Shute Shelve Hill | 1.9 km | |
| Axbridge Hill | 1.9 km | |
| Cheddar Rising | 2.04 km | |
| Long Bottom | Valley | 2.17 km |
| Winterhead Hill | 2.27 km | |
| Rose Wood | 2.31 km | |
| Cheddar Gorge | Valley | 2.39 km |
| Hale Coombe | Valley | 2.54 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS26 2DP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 20.8 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 23.51 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 1.2 Mbps | 1.56 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% | 21 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BS26 2DP - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.28815100 |
| Longitude | -2.79574200 |
| OS Easting | 344605 |
| OS Northing | 0154636 |
| 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 | Cheddar and Shipham |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Rural workers and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | Cheddar BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33046719 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sedgemoor 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sedgemoor 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |