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County or areaSomerset
Postcode districtBA4
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 35 min4:54 am – 9:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 53 min8:11 am – 4:04 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,747 residentsin the Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip census areaMedian age 50.13,289 households75% of homes owner-occupied44% owned outright6% social rented, 19% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.5% unemployment rate61% of adults are economically active, 3,828 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 14%, health and social work 11%, education 11%Getting to work: 35% work from home, 55% go by car, 8% walk or cycle53% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 21°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 2°C1,163 mm of rain a year, 36 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December43 days of air frost, 6 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 7°CJFebruary: 2 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 10°CMApril: 5 to 13°CAMay: 8 to 16°CMJune: 11 to 19°CJJuly: 12 to 21°CJAugust: 12 to 21°CASeptember: 10 to 18°CSOctober: 8 to 14°CONovember: 5 to 10°CNDecember: 2 to 8°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksWindsor Hillhill · under a mileBeacon Hillhill · 1.0 miClarke's Poollake · 2.9 miShepton Forestforest · 3.2 miBeacon Pondpond · 1.2 miLechmere Waterlake · 3.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesCollett Parkpark · 1.1 mi · 8 haMendip Golf Clubgolf course · 1.1 mi · 49 ha11 & 13sports ground · under a mile · 3 haJill's Closepark · 2.9 miBinegar Greenpark · 2.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes59 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197011 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 25 Feb 197439 mi away, NewportMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202629 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 4.5 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband64% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband87% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.8% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,477 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation207 m679 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 113 to 277 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalShepton Mallet Community Hospital1.4 miGP surgeryPark Medical Practice4 surgeries within 2 miles1.2 miPharmacyShepton Mallet Pharmacy2 pharmacies within 2 miles1.2 miDentistTown Street Dental Practiceunder a mileSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi6 schools5 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryShepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nurseryages 2-7, 186 pupilsunder a mileSecondaryWhitstoneages 11-16, 545 pupils1.0 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England VC Junior Schoolages 7-11, 324 pupils1.0 miCollegeBath College14.4 miUniversityBath Spa University12.9 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportBristol Airport BRS15 miRailway stationCastle Cary7.2 miBus stationBus StationWells4.9 miFerryWapping WharfCanons Marsh17 miBus stops13 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the BA4 postcode district.


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34 Takeaways in Downside in 6 categories

 

 

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95 Health and beauty in Downside in 14 categories

 

 

105 Home improvement in Downside in 17 categories

 

 

66 Attractions in Downside in 17 categories

 

 

51 Property services in Downside in 6 categories

 

 

130 Education in Downside in 25 categories

 

 

1 Business services in Downside in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Downside

  • live and let live inn - Blagdon

    Sports Bar

    Wells Road Street End Lane Bath Road, Blagdon, BS40 7RW

    11 miles away

    5 star reviewThe Live and Let Live pub in Blagdon was demolished in 2012. Houses now stand on the site.

  • Wheelwrights Arms - Winsley, Bath

    Gastropub

    67 Woolley Street Bradford Road Church Lane, Winsley, Bath, BA2 7HB

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewGorgeous little Inn\B&B.Drove up small country road to a beautiful village with views across the valley and - couldn't believe ...

  • Walnut Tree - Babcary, Yeovil

    Bar

    33 High Street North Road Main Street Fore Street, Babcary, Yeovil, BA22 7QW

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful place food second to non would recommend to anyone

  • Fry Days Fish Bar - Trowbridge

    Bar

    84 Frome Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0DG

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chippy in the area. HUGE portions and tasty food, not greasy. Always clean with friendly staff. We used them ...

  • Star Fish Bar - Warminster

    Bar

    3 Broxburn Road, Warminster, BA12 8EX

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewvery good food . home delivery makes it even better. staff very friendly. gordon ramsey eat you heart out.top marks

 

Top restaurants in Downside

  • Bojangles - Street

    Chicken Restaurant

    157B High Street, Street, BA16 0ND

    10.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is a hairdressers!????????????

  • Blue Bowl Inn - West Harptree, Radstock

    Breakfast Restaurant

    25-27 Broad Street Bristol Road, West Harptree, Radstock, BS40 6HJ

    8.9 miles away

    5 star reviewWould like to thank Tracey,Chris and staff for making my mums 80th birthday so special. Table was decorated beautiful service ...

  • New Inn (Bath Road) - Bath

    Buffet Restaurant

    Bath Road, Bath, BA2 0EG

    10.4 miles away

    5 star reviewHad Christmas Lunch with you - excellent food -excellent service and good atmosphere.Very professional all round

  • Salt Cellar - Shaftesbury

    British Restaurant

    2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LY

    20.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Cafe in Dorset. Lovely staff, amazing cakes and yummy cream teas!

  • Salathai - Avon, Bath

    Vegan Restaurant

    14-15 Pierrepont Street, Avon, Bath, BA1 1LA

    14.5 miles away

    4 star reviewWe had an amazing birthday party here for 9 people. Great stuff.

 

Top banks in Downside

  • HSBC - Keynsham, Bristol

    34 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1DQ

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewWhat a fabulous branch, in looks aswell as its staff. The branch has been refurbished and is bright and very ...

  • Halifax - Frome

    3 The Bridge, Frome, BA11 1AR

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent customer service from staff.

 

Top hotels in Downside

  • Kendall Guest House - Saltford, Bristol

    472 Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3DJ

    14.2 miles away

    5 star review Excellent guest house conveniently situated between Bath and Bristol with easy communication to both cities. Very comfortable beds ...

  • Cherry Max Cottage Bed and Breakfast - Winscombe

    Barton Rd, Winscombe, BS25

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewA wonderful home from home experience, Bob and Anne are so friendly, you'll warm to them instantly. Loads to do ...

 

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Top supermarkets in Downside

  • Budgens Stores - Churchill, Bye Pass

    Budgens, Churchill, Bye Pass, BS40 5JG

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewI popped into the churchill store lasrt week for the first time and just have to say it was superb ...

  • Budgens Stores - Cheddar

    Church Street, Cheddar, BS27 3RB

    11.4 miles away

    4 star reviewBudgens serves our village well. Because of it's location it is easy to walk to from most parts of the ...

 

Top takeaways in Downside

  • Golden Plaice - Bath

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    13 Cleveland Place, Bath, BA1 5DG

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely food especially the chips yummy

  • Codfather - Trowbridge

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    8 Church Walk, Trowbridge, BA14 8DX

    16.5 miles away

    5 star reviewFirst class fish & chips, my wife & I go there whenever we visit Trowbridge, one of the best, if ...

  • Peking House - Somerton

    West Street, Somerton, TA11 6NB

    13.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best Chinese Takeaway we've found! Very friendly service and delicious food. Would highly recommend.

  • Chubbys - Langport

    Bow Street, Langport, TA10 9PS

    17.2 miles away

    5 star reviewQuick, easy service providing excellent food, in a very small town it makes a very big difference having a 5 ...

  • Oriental Chef - Glastonbury

    Chinese Takeaway

    76 High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DZ

    8.5 miles away

    5 star reviewexcellent food

 

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Top home improvement in Downside

  • P S Plumbing - Westbury

    Plumber

    60 Hackney Way, Westbury, BA13 2GF

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewPaul is always so helpful and provides a very good service. Always willing to go the extra mile

  • S R B Plumbing - Somerton

    Plumber

    1 Buckland Rd, Somerton, TA11 6SJ

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good service. Simon very friendly does a goog job and very tidy after. I had a leaky radiator rang ...

  • Plumbtech Supplies - Frome

    Plumber

    Green Court Manor Way, Frome, BA11 4RB

    9.3 miles away

    5 star reviewI have used Plumbtech several times. I find them most helpful and obliging.

  • Stuart Plumbing Services - Winscombe

    Plumber

    15 Woodborough Drive, Winscombe, BS25 1HA

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewLee is an excellent plumber. I would highly recommend him to other people, he is a very friendly chap and ...

  • Griffin Electrical Contractors - Bristol

    Electrician

    26 Woodleigh Gardens, Bristol, BS14 9JA

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service, very good honest workman, a pleasure to deal with and very highly recommended to anyone that needs a ...

 

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