The postcode BS26 2QZ is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS26 2QZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS26 2QZ 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 2QZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BS26 2QZ is Badgworth Lane which is centered 171 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Old School House and is 596 m away.
The closest primary school to BS26 2QZ (for ages 11 and under) is Winscombe Primary School.
The local pub for residents of BS26 2QZ is Wheatsheaf Inn and is 1.36 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 2QZ 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 2QZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS26 2QZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS26 2QZ
| 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 2QZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weare Academy First School | Academy | 2-9 | 1.16 km | |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 3.81 km | |
| Sedgemoor Manor School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 4.63 km |
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 4.81 km | |
| Wedmore First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 5.28 km |
| Cheddar First School | Academy | 2-9 | 5.56 km | |
| East Brent Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 5.63 km |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 5.72 km |
| Sidcot School | Independent school | 3-18 | 6.03 km | |
| Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 6.1 km |
| Winscombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.27 km | |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 6.35 km | |
| Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.85 km | |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 7.07 km | |
| Banwell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 7.1 km |
| Lympsham Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 7.18 km |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 7.5 km | |
| Sandford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.06 km | |
| Hutton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 8.17 km |
| Locking Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.53 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS26 2QZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgworth Arena | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 333 m | |
| Notting Hill Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 484 m | |
| Ad Astra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 1.01 km | |
| Weare Academy First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 1.16 km | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 1.36 km | |
| Weare Memorial Hall | Exempt March 21, 2019 | 1.51 km | |
| Cypress Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2019 | 1.59 km | |
| Badgworth and Biddisham Parish Hall | Exempt November 30, 2018 | 1.65 km | |
| Lamb Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 1.77 km | |
| G H Lunn & Sons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 1.88 km | |
| Yew Tree Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 2.08 km | |
| A J Webber Haulage Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 2.42 km | |
| Ploughman's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 2.42 km | |
| Jeff Cox Transport Ltd | Exempt October 14, 2020 | 2.59 km | |
| Cross Memorial Hall | Exempt December 13, 2019 | 2.9 km | |
| Cumbtune Farm Produce 2 | Exempt December 12, 2019 | 3.01 km | |
| Two Acre Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 3.02 km | |
| New Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2019 | 3.2 km | |
| White Hart Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 3.2 km | |
| Orchard Farm & Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 3.2 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS26 2QZ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Old School House | 596 m | |
| The Old School House | 600 m | |
| Memorial Cross | 979 m | |
| Memorial Cross | 983 m | |
| Weare First School | 1.15 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 13.13 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 13.15 km | |
| Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour | 13.15 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 17.06 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS26 2QZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Brinscombe Hill | 2.34 km | |
| Bourton Coombe | Valley | 3.6 km |
| Long Hill | 3.87 km | |
| Crook Peak | 3.98 km | |
| Compton Hill | 4.01 km | |
| Barton Hill | 4.19 km | |
| King's Wood | 4.2 km | |
| Rose Wood | 4.29 km | |
| Cheddar Reservoir | 4.38 km | |
| Shute Shelve Hill | 4.48 km | |
| Axbridge Hill | 4.5 km | |
| Winscombe Hill | 4.5 km | |
| Coombe Wood | 4.55 km | |
| Hale Coppice | 4.69 km | |
| Winscombe Orchard | 4.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS26 2QZ - 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 2QZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.26487700 |
| Longitude | -2.85975100 |
| OS Easting | 340111 |
| OS Northing | 0152098 |
| 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 | E33050190 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sedgemoor 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sedgemoor 003A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |