Postcode TA1 2RZ (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA1 2RZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA1 2RZ is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in February 1990 and is an active postcode. TA1 2RZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA1 2RZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.4 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 2RZ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to TA1 2RZ is Parrett Mead which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Marden Grove and is 63 m away. The closest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, 2.39 km away.

The closest primary school to TA1 2RZ (for ages 11 and under) is Blackbrook Primary School. 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 2RZ is The Blackbird Inn and is 8.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 30, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 51.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TA1 2RZ 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 2RZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Parrett Mead 43 m
Ashbourne Crescent 47 m
Wimborne Close 89 m
Lynor Close 90 m
Bowmont Grove 96 m
Redlake Drive 99 m
Kenwyn Close 108 m
Wansbeck Green 143 m
Marden Grove 152 m
Amber Mead 162 m
Waverney Close 166 m
Ryburn Close 188 m
Tyne Park 197 m
Humber Grove 235 m
Blackbrook Way 275 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA1 2RZ

Introduction February 1990
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 2RZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Blackbrook Primary School 35 m
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
667 m
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
816 m
King's College Taunton 1.3 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
1.35 km
Richard Huish College Outstanding
(October 3, 2007)
1.41 km
Bishop Fox's School Good
(February 22, 2017)
1.47 km
St James Church School Good
(December 4, 2018)
1.53 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
1.61 km
St George's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2017)
1.68 km
Ruishton Church of England School 1.95 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 2.35 km
The Sky Academy 2.39 km
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
2.4 km
Priorswood Primary School 2.54 km
North Town Academy Good
(March 7, 2017)
2.55 km
St Andrew's Church School Good
(November 27, 2018)
2.6 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
2.65 km
Selworthy Special School 2.74 km
Lyngford Park Primary School 2.78 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Marden Grove Bus Stop/Station 63 m
Marden Grove Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Ryburn Close Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Ryburn Close Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Ashbourne Crescent Bus Stop/Station 189 m
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.39 km
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.45 km
Exeter International Airport Air 39.5 km
Bristol Airport Air 48.75 km

Nearby Nature

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

Creechbarrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Stoke Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Kennel Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Newmead Pond Inland Water 2.55 km
Cottage Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Stoke Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.78 km
Steps Water Inland Water 2.78 km
Stable Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Cotlake Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.98 km
Ten Acre Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.14 km
Hanging Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km
Fishpool Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.38 km
Dick's Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Shortlands Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.77 km
Thurlbear Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.87 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 53.7 Mbps 51.6 Mbps 148.4 Mbps
Upload 12.2 Mbps 12.3 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 60.3 14.5
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

13 meters consuming 117,999 kWh - mean 9,077 kWh : median 8,997 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA1 2RZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.01217100
Longitude -3.07342600
OS Easting 324793
OS Northing 0124192
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
24656
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Taunton South ED
Electoral Ward Blackbrook & Holway
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Taunton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Taunton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33050391
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 006A
Output Area / Small Area 6B2