bath BA5 Postcodes

Bath (BA5)

The BA5 postcode area is located in the Bath postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 937 individual postcodes.

There are 73 electoral wards in the BA5 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 Mendip Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in BA5 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 BA5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The BA5 postcode area is a geographical area that falls within the Bath district of Somerset, England. The postcode district consists of parts of the towns and villages of Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Westfield, High Littleton, Paulton, Timsbury, West Harptree, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Farrington Gurney and Clutton.

The postcode generally covers the area around the northern edge of the Mendip Hills, from its most eastern point in Midsomer Norton and Radstock to its most western point in West Harptree and Clutton. As such, the postcode contains some beautiful countryside and is an ideal spot for walkers and nature lovers.

The area contains two of the principalofts of the former Somerset Coalfield which ran from the Forest of Dean to the Welsh border. Evidence of past coal mining activity is still visible around Midsomer Norton and Radstock, while the nearby Radstock Museum tells the story of coal mining in the area.

The area is also home to a number of nature reserves including the Somerset Levels and Moors, Greenham Common, The Berkshire Downs, and Uphill Quarry Nature Reserve. Uphill Quarry is particularly noteworthy as it has a range of rare butterflies that only occur in the surrounding area.

The area is also within commuting distance of Bristol and Bath, so many people living in this area commute to one of those cities for work. Bath is particularly well connected via A39 road links and a train service from Westfield.

The postcode has a range of local amenities, including restaurants, pubs, green spaces, a range of shops, and leisure facilities such as a cinema. It also features some traditional architecture, as seen in the town of Midsomer Norton and its red brick buildings.

This is an ideal place to live for those who are looking for a quiet and attractive village life close to larger towns or cities. There is much to explore in the area, including Midsomer Norton Castle, Shockerwick Woods, and the Blaise Castle Estate, as well as some of the most beautiful towns in Somerset.

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