Postcode TA12 6AZ (South Somerset)

Map showing TA12 6AZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA12 6AZ is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA12 6AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA12 6AZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 TA12 6AZ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to TA12 6AZ is Orchard Lane which is centered 75 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Beech Cottage and is 166 m away.

The closest primary school to TA12 6AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 29, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Huish Episcopi Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on December 6, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of TA12 6AZ is The Rusty Axe and is 1.12 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 56 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TA12 6AZ 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 TA12 6AZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA12 6AZ, and the approximate distance away.

Orchard Lane 75 m
The Orchard 75 m
Knightstone Close 86 m
Silver Street 86 m
Bests Field 120 m
Church Street 124 m
Norton Drove 147 m
Threadneedle Close 148 m
The Avenue 174 m
Thorney Road 205 m
Dudmoor 325 m
Folly Road 379 m
Norton Lane 400 m
B3165 13.21 km
A30 30.35 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA12 6AZ

Introduction January 1980
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 TA12 6AZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Good
(June 29, 2017)
1.48 km
Martock Church of England VA Primary School Good
(March 13, 2018)
3.1 km
Ash Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
3.96 km
Hambridge Community Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
4.07 km
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School Outstanding
(December 4, 2013)
4.41 km
South Petherton Junior School Outstanding
(October 10, 2014)
4.62 km
Shepton Beauchamp Church School 5.12 km
Castle Primary School Good
(October 19, 2017)
5.42 km
Long Sutton CofE Primary School Good
(February 27, 2018)
5.66 km
Huish Episcopi Academy Good
(December 6, 2017)
5.72 km
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
5.98 km
Huish Episcopi Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
6.01 km
Norton-sub-Hamdon Church of England Primary School Good
(May 9, 2017)
6.1 km
Stanchester Academy Good
(October 16, 2019)
6.68 km
St Margaret's School, Tintinhull Good
(February 7, 2017)
6.85 km
All Saints Church School Good
(December 18, 2019)
7.83 km
West Chinnock Church of England Primary School Good
(June 17, 2021)
8.36 km
Merriott First School Good
(June 9, 2021)
8.4 km
Ilchester Community School Good
(May 25, 2016)
8.56 km
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
8.71 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA12 6AZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Liz Popham Weight Loss Consultant Retailers - other Exempt
June 24, 2021
155 m
Kingsbury Community Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 16, 2020
355 m
Party By The Parrett Other catering premises Exempt
355 m
The Community Centre (KEAIC) Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2019
355 m
The Rusty Axe Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
1.12 km
Kingsbury Episcopi Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
1.48 km
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 2, 2022
1.48 km
The Willows Childcare Breakfast Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 25, 2021
1.48 km
Fat Goose Ltd Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2021
1.7 km
The Wheelhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 24, 2021
1.7 km
Sarah Langley Events Other catering premises 4
Good
December 17, 2020
1.8 km
Flying Pig Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
May 22, 2021
2.21 km
The Rose and Crown East Lambrook Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 19, 2020
2.21 km
East Lambrook Manor Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 14, 2021
2.33 km
Granary Barn B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 4, 2021
2.34 km
Lowland Games Other catering premises Exempt
2.34 km
Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 24, 2021
2.49 km
Stir and Blend Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2021
2.65 km
Fanny Hatstand CIC Other catering premises Exempt
2.72 km
The Ranch Cafe & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 13, 2020
2.72 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA12 6AZ - Data from Apr 2022

Beech Cottage Bus Stop/Station 166 m
The Wyndham Arms Bus Stop/Station 175 m
The Avenue Bus Stop/Station 195 m
The Avenue Bus Stop/Station 198 m
The Rusty Axe Bus Stop/Station 1.14 km
Bristol Airport Air 44.98 km
Exeter International Airport Air 51.46 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA12 6AZ - Data from Dec 2021

Horsey Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Burrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.23 km
Nine Acre Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Wood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Wash-hams Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Shutters Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km
Lovers' Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Ash Millennium Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.77 km
Culliford's Hole Inland Water 3.81 km
Cripple Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.82 km
Pinsom Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.84 km
The Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.9 km
Combe Bottom Valley 3.94 km
Muchelney Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.97 km
Combe Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.1 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA12 6AZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 53.5 Mbps 56 Mbps 78 Mbps
Upload 11.5 Mbps 13.3 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 56.1 13.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 102,192 kWh - mean 6,011 kWh : median 5,310 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA12 6AZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 50.98682400
Longitude -2.80731700
OS Easting 343430
OS Northing 0121135
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14659
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Somerton and Frome
County Electorial Division Curry Rivel and Langport ED
Electoral Ward Burrow Hill
Local Authority District South Somerset
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 E07000189
Travel To Work Area Yeovil

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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Kingsbury Episcopi BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050294
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
South Somerset 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
South Somerset 010A
Output Area / Small Area 1B2