The postcode BS40 7XR is located in Mendip, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. BS40 7XR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS40 7XR 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 7XR as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to BS40 7XR is B3134 which is centered 1.29 km away.
The nearest bus stop is St Hugh's Cottage and is 22 m away.
The closest primary school to BS40 7XR (for ages 11 and under) is Blagdon Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form. The last OFSTED inspection on July 15, 2015 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of BS40 7XR is Seymour Arms and is 3.11 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on January 28, 2022.
50% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for BS40 7XR 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 7XR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS40 7XR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS40 7XR
| 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 7XR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.94 km | |
| Ubley Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.68 km | |
| Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 4.21 km |
| Fairlands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 4.59 km | |
| Priddy Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 5.14 km |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 5.16 km | |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 5.19 km |
| Cheddar First School | Academy | 2-9 | 5.22 km | |
| Shipham Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 6.04 km | |
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.36 km | |
| Churchill Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 11, 2017) | 6.82 km |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 6.89 km |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 7.17 km | |
| Sidcot School | Independent school | 3-18 | 7.53 km | |
| Wrington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2015) | 7.74 km |
| Churchill Academy & Sixth Form | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 15, 2015) | 7.92 km |
| Chew Stoke Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 8.08 km |
| Winscombe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.22 km | |
| Sandford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.43 km | |
| Bishop Sutton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.12 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS40 7XR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Outdoor Education | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Warren Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2011 | 0 m | |
| Fernhill Farm Camping Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2012 | 2.7 km | |
| Disc-Yeo Diva | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 2.91 km | |
| Yeo Valley Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 2.91 km | |
| Aspens-Services Ltd at Blagdon Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 2.94 km | |
| Blagdon Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 2.94 km | |
| Seymour Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 28, 2022 | 3.11 km | |
| New Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2022 | 3.24 km | |
| Blagdon Stores & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 3.29 km | |
| Blagdon Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2021 | 3.38 km | |
| Blagdon Luncheon Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 3.38 km | |
| Blagdon Village Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2019 | 3.38 km | |
| Coco's Coffee & Fashion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 2, 2021 | 3.44 km | |
| The Queen Adelaide | Awaiting Inspection | 3.44 km | |
| The Farmers Slice | Exempt July 9, 2018 | 3.45 km | |
| Mother Hen | Exempt July 31, 2018 | 3.51 km | |
| The Garden House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 3.53 km | |
| The Old Potting Shed Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2021 | 3.53 km | |
| Ubley Village Hall | Exempt January 29, 2018 | 3.55 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS40 7XR - Data from Apr 2022
| St Hugh's Cottage | 22 m | |
| St Hugh's Cottage | 25 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 9.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS40 7XR - Data from Dec 2021
| Nether Wood | 696 m | |
| Velvet Bottom | Valley | 856 m |
| Long Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Fairfield Wood | 2.14 km | |
| Beacon Batch | 2.3 km | |
| Green Plantation | 2.4 km | |
| Fernhill Plantation | 2.46 km | |
| Swancombe Wood | 2.5 km | |
| Merecombe Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Cliff Plantation | 2.72 km | |
| Ubley Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Lower Ellick Wood | 2.98 km | |
| Long Wood | 3.08 km | |
| Well Plantation | 3.14 km | |
| Suncliff Wood | 3.21 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS40 7XR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 50% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.29872100 |
| Longitude | -2.71574500 |
| OS Easting | 350195 |
| OS Northing | 0155754 |
| 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 |