Postcode TA1 2NA (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA1 2NA and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA1 2NA is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in July 1983 and is an active postcode. TA1 2NA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA1 2NA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TA1 2NA as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to TA1 2NA is Allington Close which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Newton Road and is 126 m away. The closest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, 2.48 km away.

The closest primary school to TA1 2NA (for ages 11 and under) is Minerva Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Serious Weaknesses on May 23, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Heathfield Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 1, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of TA1 2NA is The Blackbird Inn and is 9.09 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 30, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 29.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 48.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 97.8% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 2.2% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TA1 2NA is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA1 2NA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA1 2NA, and the approximate distance away.

Allington Close 32 m
Newton Road 103 m
Deane Gate Avenue 129 m
Laxton Road 188 m
Russett Road 249 m
Derwent Grove 253 m
Charles Crescent 279 m
Ilminster Road 282 m
Blenheim Road 308 m
Trent Meadow 330 m
Orchard Way 340 m
Blackbrook Park Avenue 356 m
Bramley Road 369 m
Medway Close 373 m
Calder Crescent 380 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA1 2NA

Introduction July 1983
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA1 2NA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
609 m
Blackbrook Primary School 828 m
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
1.36 km
Ruishton Church of England School 1.5 km
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
1.77 km
St James Church School Good
(December 4, 2018)
1.79 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 1.81 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
1.81 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
1.85 km
King's College Taunton 1.93 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
2.07 km
Richard Huish College Outstanding
(October 3, 2007)
2.08 km
West Monkton Church of England School 2.08 km
The Sky Academy 2.13 km
St George's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2017)
2.16 km
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.18 km
Bishop Fox's School Good
(February 22, 2017)
2.19 km
Lyngford Park Primary School 2.35 km
Selworthy Special School 2.37 km
Priorswood Primary School 2.41 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA1 2NA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Robinsons Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
8.86 km
West Buckland Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
8.86 km
The Blackbird Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 30, 2018
9.09 km
Willowbrook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
9.09 km
Blackdown Garden Centre - Lake View Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2019
9.12 km
Wood Farm Pedigree Pigs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
9.63 km
Blackdown Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2022
9.7 km
Camelot House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 2, 2021
9.7 km
Licence To Grill Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
9.7 km
Piccadilly Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 24, 2020
9.7 km
Venners Meats Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
9.78 km
The Blair Partnership Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
9.95 km
Country Child Care Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2021
10.07 km
FlipOut Somerset Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
10.09 km
Ashill Seniors Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
10.11 km
Ashill Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
10.11 km
The Flying Fish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
10.19 km
Route 66 Cafe Other catering premises 4
Good
February 9, 2021
10.25 km
Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 29, 2021
10.3 km
Blackdown Childrens Day Nursey Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 17, 2020
10.5 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA1 2NA - Data from Apr 2022

Newton Road Bus Stop/Station 126 m
Ilminster Road Busway Bus Stop/Station 150 m
Ilminster Road Busway Bus Stop/Station 159 m
Deangate Avenue Bus Stop/Station 179 m
Laxton Road Shops Bus Stop/Station 182 m
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.48 km
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.53 km
Exeter International Airport Air 40.31 km
Bristol Airport Air 47.93 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA1 2NA - Data from Dec 2021

Creechbarrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 813 m
Newmead Pond Inland Water 1.89 km
Stoke Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Kennel Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
Cottage Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.99 km
Fishpool Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Stoke Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.08 km
Steps Water Inland Water 3.14 km
Stable Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Ten Acre Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.48 km
Noah's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.55 km
Hanging Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.6 km
Dick's Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.73 km
Cotlake Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.75 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.84 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA1 2NA - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 32.6 Mbps 29.7 Mbps 63.65 Mbps
Upload 6.9 Mbps 6.9 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3.5 0.5
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 2.2% 25.3 5.3
30-300 Mbps 48.9% 34.9 8.3
300+ Mbps 48.9% - -

Electricity Consumption

44 meters consuming 225,950 kWh - mean 5,135 kWh : median 4,827 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA1 2NA - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.01873000
Longitude -3.06814500
OS Easting 325174
OS Northing 0124916
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5809
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Taunton East ED
Electoral Ward Halcon & Lane
Local Authority District Somerset West and Taunton
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Somerset

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000246
Travel To Work Area Taunton

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Somerset
Cancer Alliance Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Somerset
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Somerset CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Taunton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Taunton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33050392
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 006B
Output Area / Small Area 5A3