Postcode BS27 3XE (Mendip)

Map showing BS27 3XE and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS27 3XE is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS27 3XE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS27 3XE 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 3XE as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to BS27 3XE is Brangay Lane which is centered 270 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Smiths Close and is 85 m away.

The closest primary school to BS27 3XE (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 3XE is The Rodney Stoke Inn and is 253 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 18, 2019.

Policing for BS27 3XE 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 BS27 3XE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS27 3XE, and the approximate distance away.

Brangay Lane 270 m
Butts Lane 306 m
Hill Lane 334 m
Stoke Street 411 m
Honeyhurst Lane 740 m
Wells Road 1.05 km
B3135 5.77 km
B3139 6.05 km
A371 6.87 km
B3151 11.07 km
M5 28.27 km
A361 36.96 km
A38 40.98 km
A30 55.52 km
A39 92.4 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS27 3XE

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 BS27 3XE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School 1.23 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
2.3 km
Fairlands Middle School 3.5 km
The Kings of Wessex Academy Good
(November 13, 2018)
3.78 km
Cheddar First School 4.21 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
4.45 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
5.86 km
Wedmore First School Academy Good
(May 2, 2018)
6.23 km
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy 6.56 km
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
7.41 km
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
7.66 km
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School 7.68 km
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
7.7 km
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 7.81 km
Wells Cathedral School 8.01 km
Weare Academy First School 8.05 km
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
8.05 km
Shipham Church of England First School 8.27 km
Blagdon Primary School 8.59 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
8.64 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS27 3XE - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Seagers Retailers - other 4
Good
January 5, 2012
209 m
The Rodney Stoke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 18, 2019
253 m
Warrens Fruit Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2012
253 m
Brook Bank Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2009
863 m
Bradbury House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2012
886 m
Draycott Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
886 m
Strawberry Special Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
913 m
The Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
1.02 km
The Laurels Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
1.07 km
Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
1.23 km
Times Past Cheese Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
1.27 km
The Cider Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
1.4 km
Draycott Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 1, 2020
1.73 km
Besley's Fruits Retailers - other Exempt
December 31, 2019
2.08 km
Hillier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
2.08 km
Booters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 12, 2021
2.74 km
Gin Jar Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
2.74 km
Nyland Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 17, 2019
2.74 km
Pizza@thebrewery Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
June 18, 2021
2.74 km
The Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 12, 2021
2.74 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS27 3XE - Data from Apr 2022

Smiths Close Bus Stop/Station 85 m
The Thatched Cottage Bus Stop/Station 103 m
The Bus Shelter Bus Stop/Station 363 m
Wells Road Bus Stop/Station 382 m
Back Lane Bus Stop/Station 957 m
Bristol Airport Air 15.35 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS27 3XE - Data from Dec 2021

Cleaves Copse Woodland Or Forest 733 m
Stoke Woods Woodland Or Forest 933 m
Big Stoke Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Rye Ditch Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Calves Plot Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Westclose Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.52 km
Knyfton's Firs Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Broadway Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.66 km
Westbury Beacon Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km
Grove Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Lodge Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Lodge Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.32 km
Brimble Pit Pool Inland Water 2.52 km
Nyland Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.58 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.25000800
Longitude -2.74158600
OS Easting 348339
OS Northing 0150355
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18280
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000187
Travel To Work Area Street and Wells

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: Established farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Rodney Stoke 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