The postcode BS26 2NS is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS26 2NS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS26 2NS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 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 2NS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to BS26 2NS is Short Lane which is centered 269 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Memorial Cross and is 142 m away.
The closest primary school to BS26 2NS (for ages 11 and under) is Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of BS26 2NS is Wheatsheaf Inn and is 964 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Splott Farm Coffee and is 3.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 12, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
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 2NS 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 2NS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS26 2NS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS26 2NS
| 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 2NS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weare Academy First School | Academy | 2-9 | 2.18 km | |
| Sedgemoor Manor School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 3.58 km |
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 3.83 km | |
| Wedmore First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 4.49 km |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 4.64 km | |
| Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 5.24 km |
| East Brent Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 5.54 km |
| Cheddar First School | Academy | 2-9 | 6.06 km | |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 6.14 km |
| Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.53 km | |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 6.77 km | |
| Sidcot School | Independent school | 3-18 | 7.06 km | |
| Winscombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.33 km | |
| Lympsham Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 7.48 km |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 7.62 km | |
| East Huntspill Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 7.92 km | |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 8.02 km | |
| Banwell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 8.17 km |
| Churchfield Church School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 8.66 km |
| Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (June 16, 2009) | 8.92 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS26 2NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 869 m | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 964 m | |
| Badgworth Arena | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 1.06 km | |
| Notting Hill Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 1.36 km | |
| Weare Academy First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 2.18 km | |
| Badgworth and Biddisham Parish Hall | Exempt November 30, 2018 | 2.27 km | |
| Yew Tree Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 2.48 km | |
| Orchard Farm & Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 2.57 km | |
| Weare Memorial Hall | Exempt March 21, 2019 | 2.58 km | |
| Cypress Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 2.67 km | |
| A J Webber Haulage Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 2.68 km | |
| Ploughman's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 2.68 km | |
| Poplar Farm B&B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 2, 2019 | 2.74 km | |
| Lamb Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 2.84 km | |
| G H Lunn & Sons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 2.94 km | |
| Jeff Cox Transport Ltd | Exempt October 14, 2020 | 3.27 km | |
| Wellington Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 3.38 km | |
| Splott Farm Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 12, 2021 | 3.41 km | |
| Bioaqua Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2018 | 3.43 km | |
| Sexeys Arms Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 3.48 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS26 2NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Memorial Cross | 142 m | |
| Memorial Cross | 148 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 18.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS26 2NS - Data from Dec 2021
| Brinscombe Hill | 2.49 km | |
| Long Hill | 3.58 km | |
| Lascot Hill | 4.19 km | |
| Bourton Coombe | Valley | 4.68 km |
| Red Hill | 4.72 km | |
| Crook Peak | 4.96 km | |
| Cheddar Reservoir | 5.02 km | |
| Compton Hill | 5.03 km | |
| Barton Hill | 5.24 km | |
| King's Wood | 5.25 km | |
| Rose Wood | 5.29 km | |
| Shute Shelve Hill | 5.43 km | |
| Axbridge Hill | 5.45 km | |
| Winscombe Hill | 5.53 km | |
| Hale Coppice | 5.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS26 2NS - 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% |
Energy usage data for BS26 2NS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.25521300 |
| Longitude | -2.86177800 |
| OS Easting | 339957 |
| OS Northing | 0151025 |
| 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 | Brent 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming 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 | E33050188 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sedgemoor 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sedgemoor 003A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |