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Bath (BA8)
The BA8 postcode area is located in the Bath postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 227 individual postcodes.
There are 24 electoral wards in the BA8 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 South Somerset Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in BA8 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 BA8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BA8 postcode covers the rural parish of Mells and the villages of Vobster and Babington, located in the Bath district of Somerset (England). The postcode district includes the hamlets of Corston, Pylle, and Chancellors Green. The area is serviced by buses operated by First South West, which connect Mells, Vobster, and Babington to Bath (Bath City Centre) and Frome (Market Place). The area is known for its rural landscapes and beautiful scenery, with much of the area dominated by open countryside and tranquil rivers and streams. Mells has a village green, two pubs, a parish church, a post office, and two gardens, one of which is open to the public. Vobster is home to a highly rated cafe, a parish church, a village hall, a pub, and a farm shop. Babington is a peaceful village that is surrounded by gorgeous countryside and far-reaching views, with attractions such as Babington House, historic buildings, and parish churches. The nearby town of Frome is a vibrant market town full of independent shops, cafes, farm shops, and bars, along with its annual Fromefest music festival. BA8 postcode also includes Secondary schools such as King's of Wessex School in Cheddar, St Brendan's Sixth Form College in Clifton, King Edward's School in Bath, and St Gregory's Catholic College in Bath. As well as Primary schools such as King's Hall School in Taunton, Stonar School near Atworth, and Priory Community School in Weston-super-Mare.
Demographics
Somerset
BA8 is located in the county of Somerset, in England.
Somerset has a total population of 948,900, making it the 22nd largest county in the UK.
Somerset has a total area of 1610 square miles, and a population density of 227 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BA8 |
| Postal Town | Bath |
| MSOA Name | South Somerset 005 |
| LSOA Name | South Somerset 005A |
| County | Somerset |
| Region | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | South Somerset |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
BA8 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BA8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.