The postcode BS27 3SD is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS27 3SD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS27 3SD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 BS27 3SD as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to BS27 3SD is School Lane which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Back Lane and is 267 m away.
The closest primary school to BS27 3SD (for ages 11 and under) is St Lawrence's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 29, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Blue School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 18, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of BS27 3SD is Strawberry Special Inn and is 657 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 23, 2010.
Residents reported an average download speed of 68.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS27 3SD 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 BS27 3SD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS27 3SD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS27 3SD
| 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 BS27 3SD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 0 m | |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 2.28 km | |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 2.56 km |
| Cheddar First School | Academy | 2-9 | 2.98 km | |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 3.51 km |
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 5.13 km |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 5.38 km | |
| Wedmore First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 6.1 km |
| Weare Academy First School | Academy | 2-9 | 7.03 km | |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 7.07 km | |
| Wookey Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 7.09 km |
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 7.42 km | |
| Sidcot School | Independent school | 3-18 | 7.75 km | |
| Blagdon Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.91 km | |
| Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 8.01 km |
| Winscombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.51 km | |
| The Blue School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 8.59 km |
| Ubley Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.75 km | |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (October 9, 2019) | 8.87 km |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 8.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS27 3SD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2018 | 0 m | |
| The Cider Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 175 m | |
| Times Past Cheese Dairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2021 | 372 m | |
| The Laurels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 409 m | |
| Bradbury House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2012 | 469 m | |
| Draycott Community Shop Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 469 m | |
| Draycott Memorial Hall | Exempt September 1, 2020 | 615 m | |
| Strawberry Special Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2010 | 657 m | |
| Besley's Fruits | Exempt December 31, 2019 | 878 m | |
| Hillier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 878 m | |
| Seagers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 5, 2012 | 1.03 km | |
| Brook Bank Shooting Ground | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2009 | 1.39 km | |
| The Rodney Stoke Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2019 | 1.47 km | |
| Warrens Fruit Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2012 | 1.47 km | |
| Booters Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2021 | 1.52 km | |
| Gin Jar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 1.52 km | |
| Nyland Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 1.52 km | |
| Pizza@thebrewery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 1.52 km | |
| The Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2021 | 1.52 km | |
| Owley Woods Glamping | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 2.02 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS27 3SD - Data from Apr 2022
| Back Lane | 267 m | |
| Back Lane | 283 m | |
| Calcott Farm | 875 m | |
| Katona Stone | 983 m | |
| The Thatched Cottage | 1.12 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 14.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS27 3SD - Data from Dec 2021
| Stoke Woods | 1.56 km | |
| Big Stoke | 1.82 km | |
| Cleaves Copse | 1.9 km | |
| Nyland Hill | 2.02 km | |
| Rye Ditch Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Mascall's Wood | 2.34 km | |
| Calves Plot Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Westbury Beacon | 2.49 km | |
| Knyfton's Firs | 2.67 km | |
| Westclose Hill | 2.71 km | |
| Cheddar Rising | 2.83 km | |
| Broadway Hill | 2.86 km | |
| Cheddar Gorge | Valley | 2.86 km |
| Grove Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Cliff Plantation | 2.99 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS27 3SD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 68.8 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 15.8 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 68.8 | 15.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BS27 3SD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.25851900 |
| Longitude | -2.75275300 |
| OS Easting | 347569 |
| OS Northing | 0151309 |
| 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 | Mendip West ED |
| Electoral Ward | Rodney and Westbury |
| Local Authority District | Mendip |
| 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 | E07000187 |
| Travel To Work Area | Street and Wells |
| 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 village |
| Built-Up Area | Draycott BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050114 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 005B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |