bath BA12 Postcodes

Bath (BA12)

The BA12 postcode area is located in the Bath postcode town region, within the county of Wiltshire, and contains a total of 1322 individual postcodes.

There are 150 electoral wards in the BA12 postcode area, including Bath, Bradford-On-Avon, Bruton, Castle Cary, Frome, Glastonbury, Radstock, Shepton Mallet, Street, Templecombe, Trowbridge, Warminster, Wells, Westbury, Wincanton, Yeovil which come under the local authority of the Wiltshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in BA12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BA12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The BA12 postcode area is a geographical district located in the region of Somerset, South West England. It includes the villages of Warminster, Codford, Sutton Veny, Longbridge Deverill, Upton Scudamore, Heytesbury, Westbury, Southwick, Standerwick, Norton Bavant, Trowle, and Crockerton.

Generation of postcodes began in the mid-1960s to help the sorting of mail and enable efficient delivery. The postcode assigned to Bath is BA12, with the first two letters representing Bath's postal district. BA12 is a 'combined postcode', which means it covers a larger area than a single delivery office, and may include multiple districts with a single postcode label.

The Bath district of BA12 is home to a variety of cultural and natural attractions. Warminster in BA12, for example, is a market town with its own visitor centre and historic features, such as medieval buildings and a parish church with parts dating back to the 12th century. Sutton Veny is an attractive village with picturesque cottages, and Longbridge Deverill is home to a 17th century manor house.

Upton Scudamore, located in BA12, is a former Royal Air Force station turned into a nature reserve. Featuring grass land, wetlands, and ancient woodlands, it is an important site for local wildlife, providing habitat and shelter for a number of species, including dragonflies, orange-tip butterflies, warblers, and lapwings.

Southwick, a village located in the BA12 postcode district, sits on the River Wylye and is home to an ancient hill fort, which is believed to be the site of an Iron Age fort and is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Codford, also located in BA12, is a village with long rural history and many buildings of historic interest, including a church with parts dating back to the 12th century. On the outskirts of the village is a Theere is a memorial to the Battle of the Somme, which happened during World War I.

Standerwick in BA12 is a village making the most of its picturesque countryside setting. The village is close to Longleat, an estate boasting attractions such as a safari park and adventure theme park.

Westbury, located in the BA12 postcode district, is a picturesque village in the beautiful Wylye Valley, known for its 15th century church and attractive countryside. It is also home to Hawk's Close Nature Reserve, a delightful wood with wild flower meadows, and is an attractive spot for birdwatchers.

Finally, the BA12 postcode area includes the village of Trowle, which is situated in a valley containing an Iron Age hill fort known as Penn Hill. It also offers a variety of public footpaths, perfect for exploring the area's rolling hills.

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