The postcode BS40 6DQ is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. BS40 6DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS40 6DQ 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 BS40 6DQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BS40 6DQ is B3135 which is centered 1.85 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 904 m away.
The closest primary school to BS40 6DQ (for ages 11 and under) is East Harptree Church of England Primary School. 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 BS40 6DQ is Castle of Comfort Inn and is 1.05 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for BS40 6DQ 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 BS40 6DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS40 6DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS40 6DQ
| Introduction | December 1997 |
| 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 BS40 6DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.7 km | |
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 3.38 km |
| Ubley Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.51 km | |
| Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 5.22 km |
| Blagdon Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.22 km | |
| Bishop Sutton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.72 km | |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 6.87 km |
| Horrington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.32 km | |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 7.54 km | |
| Chew Stoke Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 7.67 km |
| Stoberry Park School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 7.85 km |
| The Blue School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 7.95 km |
| Wells Cathedral School | Independent school | 2-19 | 7.96 km | |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.09 km | |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 8.28 km | |
| Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 8.47 km |
| Chew Valley School | Academy | 11-18 | 8.56 km | |
| Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 28, 2020) | 8.66 km |
| Cameley CEVC Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 8.8 km | |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 8.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS40 6DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crumpeteers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 673 m | |
| Castle of Comfort Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 1.05 km | |
| Wellsway Inn | Exempt January 10, 2017 | 1.88 km | |
| Fernhill Farm Camping Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2012 | 2.09 km | |
| East Harptree Nursery Pre-School | Exempt March 28, 2019 | 2.57 km | |
| East Harptree Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 2.7 km | |
| Waldegrave Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 2.7 km | |
| Coach House Montessori (Nursery) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2015 | 2.76 km | |
| East Harptree Theatre Committee | Exempt April 23, 2014 | 2.85 km | |
| East Harptree Village Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 25, 2018 | 2.85 km | |
| East Harptree Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2013 | 2.85 km | |
| Harptree Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 9, 2015 | 2.85 km | |
| West Harptree Memorial Hall | Exempt June 26, 2014 | 2.92 km | |
| Compton Martin Village Hall | Exempt January 31, 2018 | 3.01 km | |
| Ring O Bells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 3.07 km | |
| West Harptree Post Office Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2019 | 3.18 km | |
| The Crown Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 3.18 km | |
| Partisan Produce | Awaiting Inspection | 3.27 km | |
| Blue Bowl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2018 | 3.78 km | |
| Ubley Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2018 | 4.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS40 6DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Castle of Comfort Inn | 904 m | |
| Castle of Comfort Inn | 908 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 12.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS40 6DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Belt | 435 m | |
| Lamb Bottom | Valley | 755 m |
| Frances Plantation | 780 m | |
| East Harptree Woods | 1.05 km | |
| Roadside Clump | 1.13 km | |
| Garrow Bottom | Valley | 1.14 km |
| Big Clump | 1.24 km | |
| The Belt | 1.38 km | |
| Nett Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Niver Hill | 1.93 km | |
| The Grove | 2.03 km | |
| Long Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Fernhill Plantation | 2.37 km | |
| Harptree Combe | Valley | 2.41 km |
| Compton Combe | Valley | 2.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS40 6DQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.28388500 |
| Longitude | -2.65248200 |
| OS Easting | 354591 |
| OS Northing | 0154063 |
| 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 Hiils ED |
| Electoral Ward | Chewton Mendip and Ston Easton |
| 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: 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 | E33050111 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mendip 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mendip 005B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |