Postcode TA12 6BG (South Somerset)

Map showing TA12 6BG and nearby postcodes

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

TA12 6BG 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 6BG as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to TA12 6BG is Thorney Road which is centered 162 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Avenue and is 171 m away.

The closest primary school to TA12 6BG (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 6BG is The Rusty Axe and is 1.37 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 44.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Thorney Road 162 m
The Avenue 186 m
Norton Lane 197 m
Threadneedle Close 209 m
Coombe Lane 287 m
Norton Drove 330 m
B3165 13.56 km
A30 30.56 km
A303 45.23 km
A361 54.46 km
M5 57.54 km
A38 69.86 km
A39 86.37 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA12 6BG

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 6BG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Good
(June 29, 2017)
1.76 km
Martock Church of England VA Primary School Good
(March 13, 2018)
3.31 km
Ash Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
4.02 km
Hambridge Community Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
4.08 km
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School Outstanding
(December 4, 2013)
4.76 km
South Petherton Junior School Outstanding
(October 10, 2014)
4.97 km
Huish Episcopi Academy Good
(December 6, 2017)
5.37 km
Long Sutton CofE Primary School Good
(February 27, 2018)
5.38 km
Shepton Beauchamp Church School 5.4 km
Huish Episcopi Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
5.67 km
Castle Primary School Good
(October 19, 2017)
5.67 km
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
5.74 km
Norton-sub-Hamdon Church of England Primary School Good
(May 9, 2017)
6.39 km
Stanchester Academy Good
(October 16, 2019)
6.88 km
St Margaret's School, Tintinhull Good
(February 7, 2017)
6.95 km
All Saints Church School Good
(December 18, 2019)
8.04 km
Ilchester Community School Good
(May 25, 2016)
8.47 km
West Chinnock Church of England Primary School Good
(June 17, 2021)
8.69 km
Merriott First School Good
(June 9, 2021)
8.76 km
King Ina Church of England Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
9.02 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingsbury Community Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 16, 2020
0 m
Party By The Parrett Other catering premises Exempt
0 m
The Community Centre (KEAIC) Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2019
0 m
Liz Popham Weight Loss Consultant Retailers - other Exempt
June 24, 2021
338 m
The Rusty Axe Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
1.37 km
Kingsbury Episcopi Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
1.76 km
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 2, 2022
1.76 km
The Willows Childcare Breakfast Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 25, 2021
1.76 km
Granary Barn B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 4, 2021
2 km
Lowland Games Other catering premises Exempt
2 km
Fat Goose Ltd Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2021
2.01 km
The Wheelhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 24, 2021
2.01 km
Sarah Langley Events Other catering premises 4
Good
December 17, 2020
2.15 km
Flying Pig Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
May 22, 2021
2.56 km
The Rose and Crown East Lambrook Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 19, 2020
2.56 km
Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 24, 2021
2.67 km
East Lambrook Manor Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 14, 2021
2.69 km
Midelney Manor Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2021
2.77 km
Stir and Blend Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2021
2.93 km
School Farm Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
January 15, 2021
2.95 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Avenue Bus Stop/Station 171 m
The Avenue Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Beech Cottage Bus Stop/Station 515 m
The Wyndham Arms Bus Stop/Station 518 m
Bristol Airport Air 44.63 km
Exeter International Airport Air 51.65 km

Nearby Nature

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

Horsey Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Burrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.41 km
Nine Acre Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Wood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Wash-hams Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Shutters Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Muchelney Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.61 km
Ash Millennium Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.82 km
Lovers' Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.86 km
The Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.87 km
Law Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.07 km
Cripple Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.14 km
Culliford's Hole Inland Water 4.15 km
Pinsom Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.18 km
Combe Bottom Valley 4.29 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 41.3 Mbps 44.6 Mbps 70.38 Mbps
Upload 8.5 Mbps 10.2 Mbps 16.15 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% 44.6 10.1
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 50.99001600
Longitude -2.80738700
OS Easting 343429
OS Northing 0121490
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: Ageing rural flat tenants
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 1B3