The BA5 3LU 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 | Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip |
| 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 | 18428 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Semi-detached ageing / Primary sector workers / Older Farming Communities, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Knapp Hill(0.44 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Knapp Hill(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Glastonbury Bus(5.88 mi)
The nearest airport is Rhoose Cardiff Airport(33.66 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoberry Park SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | BA5 2TJ (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Wells Cathedral SchoolAll Through, None | 2-19 | BA5 2ST (0.88 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BA53LU is 237 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1201), Between 45 to 54 (1194), and Below 14 (1102).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 218 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 78 adults have Level 4, while 28 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (324), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (236).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (137), followed by No religion (74).
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 (56) followed by Small employers and own account workers (31), and Intermediate occupations (26).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (417), and 318 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1384) and European Union EU-14 (28).