Postcode BS27 3XF (Mendip)

Map showing BS27 3XF and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to BS27 3XF is Brangay Lane which is centered 284 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Thatched Cottage and is 43 m away.

The closest primary school to BS27 3XF (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 3XF is The Rodney Stoke Inn and is 392 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 18, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 33.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Brangay Lane 284 m
Hill Lane 349 m
Butts Lane 400 m
Wells Road 1.18 km
B3135 5.85 km
B3139 6.19 km
A371 7.01 km
B3151 11.16 km
M5 28.2 km
A361 37.05 km
A38 40.95 km
A30 55.53 km
A39 92.31 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS27 3XF

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 3XF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School 1.09 km
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
2.43 km
Fairlands Middle School 3.37 km
The Kings of Wessex Academy Good
(November 13, 2018)
3.65 km
Cheddar First School 4.07 km
Priddy Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
4.55 km
Wookey Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
5.99 km
Wedmore First School Academy Good
(May 2, 2018)
6.17 km
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy 6.42 km
The Blue School Good
(October 18, 2017)
7.54 km
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School 7.6 km
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Requires improvement
(October 9, 2019)
7.8 km
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Good
(October 17, 2017)
7.84 km
Weare Academy First School 7.92 km
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 7.95 km
Shipham Church of England First School 8.15 km
Wells Cathedral School 8.15 km
Stoberry Park School Good
(February 6, 2018)
8.19 km
Blagdon Primary School 8.54 km
Coxley Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
8.77 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Thatched Cottage Bus Stop/Station 43 m
Smiths Close Bus Stop/Station 57 m
The Bus Shelter Bus Stop/Station 502 m
Wells Road Bus Stop/Station 521 m
Back Lane Bus Stop/Station 822 m
Bristol Airport Air 15.29 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cleaves Copse Woodland Or Forest 868 m
Stoke Woods Woodland Or Forest 984 m
Big Stoke Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Rye Ditch Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Calves Plot Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Westclose Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.66 km
Knyfton's Firs Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Broadway Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Westbury Beacon Hill Or Mountain 1.81 km
Grove Wood Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Lodge Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Lodge Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.44 km
Nyland Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Brimble Pit Pool Inland Water 2.62 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.71 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS27 3XF - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39 Mbps 33.9 Mbps 42.93 Mbps
Upload 7.7 Mbps 7.3 Mbps 8.66 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 9 4
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 38.2 7.8
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 113,841 kWh - mean 12,649 kWh : median 12,341 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 31,883 kWh - mean 3,188 kWh : median 3,114 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS27 3XF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.25071200
Longitude -2.74322600
OS Easting 348225
OS Northing 0150434
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