The postcode BS26 2QL is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS26 2QL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS26 2QL 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 2QL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BS26 2QL is Church Lane which is centered 543 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Old School House and is 316 m away.
The closest primary school to BS26 2QL (for ages 11 and under) is Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of BS26 2QL is Lamb Inn and is 2.05 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 26, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Costa Drive Thru' and is 3.29 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 7, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for BS26 2QL 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 2QL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS26 2QL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS26 2QL
| 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 2QL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weare Academy First School | Academy | 2-9 | 1.68 km | |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 4.42 km | |
| Sedgemoor Manor School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 4.62 km |
| East Brent Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 4.77 km |
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 5.32 km | |
| Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 5.76 km |
| Wedmore First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 5.98 km |
| Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.07 km | |
| Sidcot School | Independent school | 3-18 | 6.26 km | |
| Lympsham Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 6.27 km |
| Cheddar First School | Academy | 2-9 | 6.36 km | |
| Winscombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.4 km | |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 6.54 km |
| Banwell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 6.85 km |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 7.17 km | |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 7.45 km | |
| Hutton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 7.47 km |
| Locking Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.97 km | |
| Sandford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.16 km | |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 8.4 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS26 2QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgworth and Biddisham Parish Hall | Exempt November 30, 2018 | 788 m | |
| Yew Tree Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 1.17 km | |
| Badgworth Arena | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 1.24 km | |
| Notting Hill Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 1.35 km | |
| A J Webber Haulage Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 1.52 km | |
| Ploughman's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 1.52 km | |
| Weare Academy First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 1.68 km | |
| Jeff Cox Transport Ltd | Exempt October 14, 2020 | 1.78 km | |
| Cypress Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 1.79 km | |
| Weare Memorial Hall | Exempt March 21, 2019 | 1.81 km | |
| Ad Astra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 1.84 km | |
| Lamb Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 2.05 km | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 2.16 km | |
| G H Lunn & Sons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 2.19 km | |
| Wellington Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 2.38 km | |
| Cumbtune Farm Produce 2 | Exempt December 12, 2019 | 3.04 km | |
| Cross Memorial Hall | Exempt December 13, 2019 | 3.1 km | |
| Two Acre Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 3.15 km | |
| Chozen Noodles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 3.29 km | |
| Costa Drive Thru' | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 3.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS26 2QL - Data from Apr 2022
| The Old School House | 316 m | |
| The Old School House | 321 m | |
| Axe-vale Depot | 805 m | |
| Axe-vale Depot | 820 m | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 12.36 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 12.38 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 12.38 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 17.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS26 2QL - Data from Dec 2021
| Brinscombe Hill | 3.25 km | |
| Crook Peak | 3.52 km | |
| Compton Hill | 3.63 km | |
| Bourton Coombe | Valley | 3.69 km |
| Barton Hill | 3.92 km | |
| King's Wood | 4.43 km | |
| Rose Wood | 4.66 km | |
| Coombe Wood | 4.66 km | |
| Shiplate Wood | 4.7 km | |
| Winscombe Orchard | 4.73 km | |
| Long Hill | 4.76 km | |
| Winscombe Hill | 4.77 km | |
| Loxton Wood | 4.79 km | |
| Shute Shelve Hill | 4.9 km | |
| Axbridge Hill | 4.92 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS26 2QL - 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 | 51.26707200 |
| Longitude | -2.87232700 |
| OS Easting | 339237 |
| OS Northing | 0152353 |
| 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: 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 | E33046691 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sedgemoor 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sedgemoor 003A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |