The BA5 2JQ Postcode in Wells

BA5 2JQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BA5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2JQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case BA which means Bath.
  2. Postal District. In our case BA5.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case BA5 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JQ.

The regional mail center for the post area BA is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the BA5 2JQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WELLS DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the BA5 2JQ postcode have the street address of Mount Pleasant Avenue

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BA5 2JQ postcode is home to a bustling 61 residents!

It is situated within the post town of WELLS within the old postal county of Somerset.

BA5 2JQ is within the city of Wells.

The BA5 2JQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in BA5 2JQ are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in BA5 2JQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

A word cloud for the BA5 2JQ postcode
A word cloud for the BA5 2JQ Postcode

Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the BA5 2JQ Postcode Boundaries

Use the search box to search for other postcodes or places.

Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for BA5 2JQ

The telephone area code for BA5 2JQ is 01749 Shepton Mallet.

Map Coordinates for BA5 2JQ

Latitude51.21253454
Longitude-2.66033420857

Ordnance Survey Maps for BA5 2JQ

If you purchase a map through the links below, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Map SeriesAmazonOrdnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 141 Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills WestCheck Price on AmazonBuy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 182 Weston-super-Mare & BridgwaterCheck Price on Amazon
Landranger 1:50,000 183 Yeovil & FromeCheck Price on AmazonBuy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
walking distances from BA5 2JQ
Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from BA5 2JQ © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Hotel Deals for BA5 2JQ

Booking.com

Weather Forecast for BA5 2JQ

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 36.00%SW 22 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00%SSW 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 9.00%S 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%SSE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 14.00%S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 37.00%SSW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 35.00%SSW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 37.00%SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 36.00%SSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%S 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%S 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%S 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%SSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%SSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%SSE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 3.00%SE 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00%ESE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00%ESE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00%ESE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%ESE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 8.00%ESE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 9.00%ESE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 6.00%E 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00%E 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%NE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00%NE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 15.00%NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00%SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 16.00%S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 37.00%SSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 17.00%WSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%SW 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BA5 2JQ Postcode?

Download Speeds For BA5 2JQ

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps37.100
Median Mbps34.900
Maximum Mbps66.460

BA5 2JQ has an average download speed of 37.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,035 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

13% of postcodes (150,719) have slower broadband speeds.

87% of postcodes (1,032,887) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For BA5 2JQ

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps6.700
Median Mbps7.900
Maximum Mbps18.990

BA5 2JQ has an average upload speed of 6.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,609 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

11% of postcodes (126,965) have slower upload speeds.

89% of postcodes (1,054,067) have faster upload speeds.

Nearest Schools to the BA5 2JQ Postcode

Primary Schools

St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School

Address: Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Mullinger

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-27)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.62 miles

School Website

Contact: 01749678066

St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

Address: Keward Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TZ

Headteacher: Mrs Sheryl Cooper

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-07)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01749672591

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Address: Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL

Headteacher: Mrs Teresa Harvey

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2016-10-18)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact:

Secondary Schools

The Blue School

Address: Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR

Headteacher: Mr Mark Woodlock

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-18)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01749678799

St Dunstan's School

Address: Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BY

Headteacher: Mrs Lynda Bevan

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-07-18)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 5.70 miles

School Website

Contact: 01458832943

Crispin School Academy

Address: Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AD

Headteacher: Mr Paul Reddick

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-24)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 7.55 miles

School Website

Contact: 01458442714

Higher Schools

Strode College

Address: Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AB

Headteacher: Mr John Revill

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-07)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 7.57 miles

School Website

Contact: 01458844402

City of Bristol College

Address: St George's Road, Bristol, , BS1 5UA

Headteacher: Mr Richard Harris

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-01-20)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 16.89 miles

Contact: 01173125000

St Brendan's Sixth Form College

Address: Broomhill Road, Bristol, , BS4 5RQ

Headteacher: Ms Marian Curran

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-24)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 17.35 miles

School Website

Contact: 01179777766

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near BA5 2JQ

ROCK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 81 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AQ

Distance: 0.58 miles

Contact: :

NORTHAM HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 15 NEW STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2LD

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: :

PRIORY ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 5 PRIORY ROAD, WELLS, BA5 1SR

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: :

11 PRIORY ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: 11 PRIORY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1SU

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

PRIORY ROAD DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 29 PRIORY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1SU

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

GLASTONBURY DAC

Address: WELLS ROAD, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 9DD

Distance: 4.96 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near BA5 2JQ

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: TUCKER STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2DZ

Distance: 0.46 miles

Contact: tel: 01749 313449

BOOTS

Address: 19-21 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AA

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01749 673138

WELLS CITY PHARMACY

Address: ROSEBANK, PRIORY HEALTH PARK, GLASTONBURY ROAD, WELLS, BA5 1XJ

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01749 675508

BOOTS

Address: 2 HITCHEN LANE, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5TZ

Distance: 4.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01749 346953

WELL

Address: GLASTONBURY SURGERY, FEVERSHAM LANE, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9LP

Distance: 5.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01458 834986

BOOTS

Address: CANNARDS GRAVE ROAD, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5RT

Distance: 5.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01749 346982

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near BA5 2JQ

BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELLS)

Address: 66 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AJ

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: :

MILLICANS EYE CENTRE

Address: 75 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AQ

Distance: 0.58 miles

Contact: :

MANSFIELD OPTICAL LTD

Address: 65 HIGH STREET, WELLS, BA5 2AG

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: :

R.MANSFIELD OPTICIANS - WELLS

Address: 65 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AG

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (WELLS)

Address: 60A HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2SN

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (WELLS)

Address: 43 HIGH STREET, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 2AE

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near BA5 2JQ

WELLS HEALTH CENTRE

Address: PRIORY HEALTH PARK, GLASTONBURY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1XJ

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01749 672137

WELLS CITY PRACTICE

Address: PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE, PRIORY HEALTH PARK, GLASTONBURY ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1XJ

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01749 836650

GROVE HOUSE SURGERY

Address: WEST SHEPTON, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5UH

Distance: 4.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01749 342314

GLASTONBURY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: GLASTONBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 1 WELLS ROAD, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9DD

Distance: 4.96 miles

Contact: :

GLASTONBURY HEALTH CENTRE

Address: GLASTONBURY HEALTH & DENTAL CLINIC, 1 WELLS ROAD, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 9DD

Distance: 4.96 miles

Contact: tel: 01458 834100

HASKINS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: HASKINS RETAIL CENTRE, TOWNSEND, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5AX

Distance: 5.14 miles

Contact: :

Transport Links near BA5 2JQ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: BA5 2JQ

  • Castle Cary
    Castle Cary station, Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
    Distance: 13.07 miles
    Driving Time: 21.43 minutes
  • Bruton
    Bruton station, Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH
    Distance: 13.99 miles
    Driving Time: 24.98 minutes
  • Highbridge & Burnham
    Highbridge & Burnham station, Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT
    Distance: 15.90 miles
    Driving Time: 29.64 minutes
  • Yatton
    Yatton station, Station Road, Yatton, Somerset, BS49 4AJ
    Distance: 18.34 miles
    Driving Time: 27.32 minutes
  • Worle
    Worle station, Station Approach, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6WA
    Distance: 19.92 miles
    Driving Time: 30.72 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near BA5 2JQ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near BA5 2JQ

M5 J23
Distance: 19.55 miles
Driving Time: 31.59 minutes
M5 J21
Distance: 19.80 miles
Driving Time: 30.04 minutes
M5 J20
Distance: 22.39 miles
Driving Time: 34.59 minutes
M5 J24
Distance: 24.46 miles
Driving Time: 36.33 minutes
M5 J22
Distance: 24.78 miles
Driving Time: 36.67 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the BA5 2JQ Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyWells Co Const
Member or Parliament
James Heappey
James Heappey
Contact DetailsContact James Heappey
Political PartyConservative

What Council is the BA5 2JQ Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Mendip District Council and the County Council is Somerset County Council.

Somerset County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Mendip District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Mendip District at the following link Mendip District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Mendip District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Mendip District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BA5 2JQ Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Somerset County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Library information services

House Sales in BA5 2JQ

Yearly House Sales for BA5 2JQ
YearHighLowAverageSales
2010£220,000£220,000£220,0001
2013£168,750£168,750£168,7501
2014£172,500£178,000£175,2502
2017£262,500£262,500£262,5001
2018£242,500£300,000£271,2502
2020£235,000£235,000£235,0001
2021£325,000£325,000£325,0001
2022£297,500£307,500£302,5002

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recommended Local Businesses BA5 2JQ Postcode

Nobody has recommended any businesses yet.

Can you suggest any local takeaways, restaurants, pubs or businesses to our Readers?

What Popular Supermarkets are near the BA5 2JQ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near BA5 2JQ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Tucker Street, WELLS, BA5 2DZ0.74 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to Tesco
Waitrose, Chamberlain Street, WELLS, BA5 2PJ0.78 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to Waitrose
Lidl, Strawberry Way South, WELLS, BA5 2AZ0.95 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to Lidl
Morrisons, East Somerset Way, WELLS, BA5 1SQ1.22 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to Morrisons
Tesco, Townsend, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5EG8.13 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near the BA5 2JQ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near BA5 2JQ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Junction 21-22, M5 Motorway (n), Weston Super Mare, BS24 0JL12.03 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to Junction 21-22, M5 Motorway (n)
Bristol International Airport, Bristol, BS48 3DY12.19 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to Bristol International Airport
A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG13.08 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to A303/a37 Podimore
Unit 19, Bristol Road, Bristol, BS13 7TJ14.26 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to Unit 19, Bristol Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near BA5 2JQ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Gravenchon Way, STREET, BA16 0HW7.28 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to McDonald's, Gravenchon Way, STREET, BA16 0HW
McDonald's, Brent Knoll Picnic Area, Rooksbridge, AXBRIDGE, BS26 2UF11.85 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to McDonald's, Brent Knoll Picnic Area, Rooksbridge, AXBRIDGE, BS26 2UF
McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE13.20 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE
McDonald's, Hawkfield Way, Hawkfield Business Park, BRISTOL, BS14 0BY14.13 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to McDonald's, Hawkfield Way, Hawkfield Business Park, BRISTOL, BS14 0BY

KFC Restaurants near BA5 2JQ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE5.65 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park
KFC, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH14.19 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to KFC Frome - Wessex Fields
KFC, Hengrove Leisure Park, Hengrove Way, BRISTOL, BS14 0HR14.41 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to KFC Bristol - Hengrove Leisure Park
KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB15.38 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill
KFC, Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS23 3YY15.65 miles Directions from BA5 2JQ to KFC Weston Super Mare - Gallager Retail Park