The BA5 2DS postcode is in Mendip, Somerset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BA5 |
| Ward | Wells |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Wells Town |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Mendip |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Street and Wells |
| Police Force | Avon and Somerset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Wells |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wells |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 13597 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Ageing urban communities / Older Farming Communities, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Johnsons £1 Shop, Retailers - Other
Address: BA5 2DS
Loaf Bakehouse, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: BA5 2DS
Bernies Kitchen, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: BA5 2DS
The nearest places is Wells(0.15 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bus Station(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Glastonbury Bus(4.94 mi)
The nearest airport is Rhoose Cardiff Airport(32.68 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | BA5 2QL (0.25 mi) | Details |
| The Blue SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | BA5 2NR (0.36 mi) | Details |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-7 | BA5 1TZ (0.42 mi) | Details |
| Wells Cathedral SchoolAll Through, None | 2-19 | BA5 2ST (0.44 mi) | Details |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 7-11 | BA5 1TS (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Stoberry Park SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | BA5 2TJ (0.55 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WELLS CITY PRACTICE(0.37 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| wells city practiceActivewells city practice, priory health park, glastonbury road, wells, somerset | 01749836650 | BA5 1XJ |
| wells health centreActivepriory health park, glastonbury road, wells, somerset | 01749672137 | BA5 1XJ |
The population of BA52DS is 220 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 75 to 100 (1333), Between 55 to 64 (1259), and Between 65 to 74 (1196).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 206 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 74 adults have Level 4, while 32 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (487), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (334).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (123), followed by No religion (79).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (48) followed by Semi-routine occupations (30), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (28).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (536), and 492 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1756) and European Union EU-14 (55).