Postcode TA1 2YQ (Somerset West and Taunton) Terminated December 1998

Map showing TA1 2YQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA1 2YQ is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1998.TA1 2YQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA1 2YQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.3 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 2YQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to TA1 2YQ is Hankridge Way which is centered 124 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Riverside and is 51 m away. The closest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, 2.84 km away.

The closest primary school to TA1 2YQ (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 2YQ is The Blackbird Inn and is 9.6 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 30, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hankridge Way 124 m
Heron Gate 359 m
Bridgwater Road 789 m
A358 1.99 km
A30 22.98 km
M5 59.35 km
A303 61.98 km
A361 67.1 km
A39 68.21 km
A38 73.7 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA1 2YQ

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1998
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 2YQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
1.06 km
Ruishton Church of England School 1.2 km
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
1.31 km
Blackbrook Primary School 1.35 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
1.45 km
West Monkton Church of England School 1.61 km
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
1.69 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 1.8 km
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
1.9 km
St James Church School Good
(December 4, 2018)
2.24 km
The Sky Academy 2.32 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
2.33 km
Lyngford Park Primary School 2.4 km
Selworthy Special School 2.46 km
King's College Taunton 2.47 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
2.58 km
Richard Huish College Outstanding
(October 3, 2007)
2.62 km
Priorswood Primary School 2.66 km
St George's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2017)
2.67 km
Bishop Fox's School Good
(February 22, 2017)
2.73 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Robinsons Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
9.4 km
West Buckland Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
9.4 km
The Blackbird Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 30, 2018
9.6 km
Willowbrook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
9.6 km
Blackdown Garden Centre - Lake View Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2019
9.64 km
Wood Farm Pedigree Pigs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
9.89 km
Venners Meats Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
9.91 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 Blair Partnership Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
10.15 km
Blackdown Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2022
10.21 km
Camelot House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 2, 2021
10.21 km
Licence To Grill Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
10.21 km
Piccadilly Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 24, 2020
10.21 km
The Flying Fish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
10.26 km
Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 29, 2021
10.29 km
Country Child Care Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2021
10.57 km
FlipOut Somerset Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
10.61 km
The Cake Studio Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
10.63 km
Route 66 Cafe Other catering premises 4
Good
February 9, 2021
10.78 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Riverside Bus Stop/Station 51 m
Riverside Shelter Bus Stop/Station 92 m
Riverside Shelter Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Deangate Avenue Bus Stop/Station 369 m
Laxton Road Bus Stop/Station 434 m
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.84 km
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.89 km
Exeter International Airport Air 40.84 km
Bristol Airport Air 47.42 km

Nearby Nature

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

Creechbarrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 990 m
Newmead Pond Inland Water 1.4 km
Stoke Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Fishpool Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Kennel Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Cottage Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Noah's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.15 km
Stoke Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.2 km
Stable Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.42 km
Ten Acre Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.6 km
Steps Water Inland Water 3.6 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.64 km
Thorn Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.65 km
Gotton Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Hanging Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.71 km

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.02194900
Longitude -3.06233100
OS Easting 325587
OS Northing 0125268
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16474
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Monkton and North Curry ED
Electoral Ward West Monkton & Cheddon Fitzpaine
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: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Taunton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bathpool BUASD
Workplace Zone E33046791
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 006D
Output Area / Small Area 6A4