Postcode BS26 2SB (Sedgemoor)

Map showing BS26 2SB and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS26 2SB is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS26 2SB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS26 2SB 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 2SB as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to BS26 2SB is Biddisham Lane which is centered 1.21 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Kingsway Road and is 34 m away.

The closest primary school to BS26 2SB (for ages 11 and under) is Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School.

The local pub for residents of BS26 2SB is Wellington Arms and is 1.21 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 8, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Costa Drive Thru' and is 2.06 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 2SB is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BS26 2SB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS26 2SB, and the approximate distance away.

Biddisham Lane 1.21 km
Kingsway 2.39 km
A370 12.53 km
B3139 15.77 km
A371 16.91 km
M5 29.27 km
A38 43.93 km
A361 46.87 km
A30 52.99 km
A39 82.85 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS26 2SB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BS26 2SB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Weare Academy First School 2.76 km
East Brent Church of England First School Good
(October 24, 2019)
3.61 km
Sedgemoor Manor School Good
(January 17, 2019)
4.91 km
Lympsham Church of England Academy Good
(October 2, 2019)
5 km
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School 5.06 km
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy 5.41 km
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy Good
(October 10, 2019)
5.5 km
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School 6.19 km
Hutton Church of England Primary School Good
(February 10, 2022)
6.58 km
Banwell Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
6.7 km
Winscombe Primary School 6.78 km
Sidcot School 6.79 km
Wedmore First School Academy Good
(May 2, 2018)
7.03 km
Locking Primary School 7.31 km
Oldmixon Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
7.52 km
Cheddar First School 7.53 km
Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School Outstanding
(June 16, 2009)
7.54 km
The Kings of Wessex Academy Good
(November 13, 2018)
7.73 km
Churchfield Church School Good
(September 23, 2021)
7.86 km
Parklands Educate Together Primary 7.96 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS26 2SB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Yew Tree Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 9, 2018
100 m
A J Webber Haulage Ltd Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
April 13, 2021
359 m
Ploughman's Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
359 m
Badgworth and Biddisham Parish Hall Other catering premises Exempt
November 30, 2018
678 m
Jeff Cox Transport Ltd Distributors/Transporters Exempt
October 14, 2020
994 m
Wellington Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 8, 2020
1.21 km
Chozen Noodles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
2.06 km
Costa Drive Thru' Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
2.06 km
Fresh Food Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
2.06 km
Frostino Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
2.06 km
Garden Square Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
2.06 km
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
2.06 km
Roadchef Motorways Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
2.06 km
Shell Sedgemoor South Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
2.06 km
SPAR Roadchef Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 10, 2019
2.06 km
Rookery Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
2.07 km
Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
2.39 km
Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
2.39 km
Starbucks Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
2.39 km
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
2.39 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS26 2SB - Data from Apr 2022

Kingsway Road Bus Stop/Station 34 m
Kingsway Road Bus Stop/Station 37 m
Axe-vale Depot Bus Stop/Station 852 m
Axe-vale Depot Bus Stop/Station 860 m
Coombes Way Bus Stop/Station 937 m
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour Ferry 11.32 km
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour Ferry 11.34 km
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour Ferry 11.34 km
Bristol Airport Air 17.99 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS26 2SB - Data from Dec 2021

Crook Peak Hill Or Mountain 3.21 km
Compton Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.46 km
Shiplate Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km
Barton Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.89 km
Shipton's Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.99 km
Loxton Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.05 km
Bourton Coombe Valley 4.17 km
Brent Knoll Hill Or Mountain 4.32 km
Brinscombe Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.52 km
Bleadon Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.58 km
Loxton Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.61 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 4.71 km
Giles's Copse Woodland Or Forest 4.74 km
Ball Copse Woodland Or Forest 4.88 km
King's Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.01 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS26 2SB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.27013700
Longitude -2.88989500
OS Easting 338015
OS Northing 0152708
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22174
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000188
Travel To Work Area Weston-super-Mare

NHS

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

2011 Census

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