Postcode TA1 2UH (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA1 2UH and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA1 2UH is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in August 1992 and is an active postcode. TA1 2UH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA1 2UH 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 2UH as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to TA1 2UH is Deane Gate Avenue which is centered 67 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Deangate Avenue and is 31 m away. The closest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, 2.59 km away.

The closest primary school to TA1 2UH (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 2UH is The Blackbird Inn and is 9.27 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 30, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Deane Gate Avenue 67 m
Allington Close 173 m
Laxton Road 205 m
Hankridge Way 230 m
Newton Road 234 m
Russett Road 276 m
Barrow Drive 304 m
Ilminster Road 465 m
Heron Gate 469 m
Blackbrook Park Avenue 510 m
Bridgwater Road 1 km
A358 1.72 km
A30 22.7 km
M5 59.67 km
A303 62.28 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA1 2UH

Introduction August 1992
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 2UH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
752 m
Blackbrook Primary School 1.02 km
Ruishton Church of England School 1.38 km
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
1.56 km
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
1.6 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
1.69 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 1.78 km
West Monkton Church of England School 1.9 km
St James Church School Good
(December 4, 2018)
1.94 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
1.99 km
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.01 km
King's College Taunton 2.12 km
The Sky Academy 2.17 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
2.25 km
Richard Huish College Outstanding
(October 3, 2007)
2.27 km
St George's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2017)
2.34 km
Lyngford Park Primary School 2.34 km
Selworthy Special School 2.38 km
Bishop Fox's School Good
(February 22, 2017)
2.38 km
Priorswood Primary School 2.48 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Robinsons Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
9.05 km
West Buckland Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
9.05 km
The Blackbird Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 30, 2018
9.27 km
Willowbrook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
9.27 km
Blackdown Garden Centre - Lake View Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2019
9.31 km
Wood Farm Pedigree Pigs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
9.73 km
Venners Meats Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
9.83 km
Blackdown Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2022
9.88 km
Camelot House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 2, 2021
9.88 km
Licence To Grill Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
9.88 km
Piccadilly Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 24, 2020
9.88 km
The Blair Partnership Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
10.03 km
Ashill Seniors Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
10.12 km
Ashill Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
10.12 km
The Flying Fish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
10.22 km
Country Child Care Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2021
10.24 km
FlipOut Somerset Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
10.27 km
Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 29, 2021
10.3 km
Route 66 Cafe Other catering premises 4
Good
February 9, 2021
10.44 km
The Cake Studio Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
10.58 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Deangate Avenue Bus Stop/Station 31 m
Newton Road Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Laxton Road Bus Stop/Station 187 m
BP Garage Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Ilminster Road Busway Bus Stop/Station 270 m
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.59 km
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.64 km
Exeter International Airport Air 40.5 km
Bristol Airport Air 47.74 km

Nearby Nature

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

Creechbarrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 831 m
Newmead Pond Inland Water 1.72 km
Stoke Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Kennel Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Fishpool Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Cottage Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Stoke Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.13 km
Steps Water Inland Water 3.3 km
Stable Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.33 km
Noah's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.39 km
Ten Acre Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km
Hanging Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.64 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.77 km
Thorn Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.77 km
Dick's Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.78 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.01996200
Longitude -3.06614900
OS Easting 325316
OS Northing 0125051
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: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
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 5B3