The postcode BS26 2QW is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS26 2QW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS26 2QW 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 2QW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BS26 2QW is Quarrylands Lane which is centered 560 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Old School House and is 115 m away.
The closest primary school to BS26 2QW (for ages 11 and under) is Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of BS26 2QW is Wheatsheaf Inn and is 1.8 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 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 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS26 2QW 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 2QW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS26 2QW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS26 2QW
| 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 2QW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weare Academy First School | Academy | 2-9 | 1.47 km | |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 4.2 km | |
| Sedgemoor Manor School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 4.55 km |
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 5.06 km | |
| East Brent Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 5.09 km |
| Wedmore First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 5.66 km |
| Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 5.83 km |
| Cheddar First School | Academy | 2-9 | 6.07 km | |
| Sidcot School | Independent school | 3-18 | 6.21 km | |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 6.23 km |
| Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.35 km | |
| Winscombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.39 km | |
| Lympsham Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 6.63 km |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 6.86 km | |
| Banwell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 6.99 km |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 7.34 km | |
| Hutton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 7.78 km |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 8.05 km | |
| Sandford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.16 km | |
| Locking Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS26 2QW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgworth Arena | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 880 m | |
| Notting Hill Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 1.01 km | |
| Badgworth and Biddisham Parish Hall | Exempt November 30, 2018 | 1.14 km | |
| Weare Academy First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 1.47 km | |
| Ad Astra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 1.48 km | |
| Yew Tree Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 1.54 km | |
| Weare Memorial Hall | Exempt March 21, 2019 | 1.69 km | |
| Cypress Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 1.7 km | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 1.8 km | |
| A J Webber Haulage Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 1.87 km | |
| Ploughman's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 1.87 km | |
| Lamb Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 1.95 km | |
| G H Lunn & Sons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 2.07 km | |
| Jeff Cox Transport Ltd | Exempt October 14, 2020 | 2.12 km | |
| Wellington Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 2.72 km | |
| Cross Memorial Hall | Exempt December 13, 2019 | 3.04 km | |
| Cumbtune Farm Produce 2 | Exempt December 12, 2019 | 3.05 km | |
| Two Acre Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 3.12 km | |
| New Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2019 | 3.44 km | |
| White Hart Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 3.44 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS26 2QW - Data from Apr 2022
| The Old School House | 115 m | |
| The Old School House | 119 m | |
| Axe-vale Depot | 1.13 km | |
| Axe-vale Depot | 1.15 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 12.7 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 12.71 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 12.71 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 17.32 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS26 2QW - Data from Dec 2021
| Brinscombe Hill | 2.89 km | |
| Bourton Coombe | Valley | 3.68 km |
| Crook Peak | 3.73 km | |
| Compton Hill | 3.81 km | |
| Barton Hill | 4.06 km | |
| King's Wood | 4.37 km | |
| Long Hill | 4.39 km | |
| Rose Wood | 4.54 km | |
| Coombe Wood | 4.65 km | |
| Winscombe Hill | 4.7 km | |
| Shute Shelve Hill | 4.76 km | |
| Winscombe Orchard | 4.77 km | |
| Axbridge Hill | 4.79 km | |
| Cheddar Reservoir | 4.85 km | |
| Hale Coppice | 4.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS26 2QW - 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 2QW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.26571900 |
| Longitude | -2.86752100 |
| OS Easting | 339570 |
| OS Northing | 0152198 |
| 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 |