Postcode TA12 6BL (South Somerset)

Map showing TA12 6BL and nearby postcodes

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

TA12 6BL 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 6BL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to TA12 6BL is Orchard View which is centered 69 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Rusty Axe and is 26 m away.

The closest primary school to TA12 6BL (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 6BL is The Rusty Axe and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 48.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Orchard View 69 m
Giffords Orchard 91 m
Island Lane 188 m
Little Lane 274 m
Kilworth Drove 458 m
Lower Burrow 624 m
B3165 12.46 km
A30 29.23 km
A303 46.35 km
A361 55.81 km
M5 58.72 km
A38 71.13 km
A39 85.65 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA12 6BL

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 6BL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Good
(June 29, 2017)
423 m
Hambridge Community Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
3.3 km
Martock Church of England VA Primary School Good
(March 13, 2018)
3.6 km
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School Outstanding
(December 4, 2013)
3.77 km
Shepton Beauchamp Church School 4.04 km
South Petherton Junior School Outstanding
(October 10, 2014)
4.05 km
Ash Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
4.81 km
Castle Primary School Good
(October 19, 2017)
5.71 km
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
5.94 km
Norton-sub-Hamdon Church of England Primary School Good
(May 9, 2017)
6.13 km
Huish Episcopi Academy Good
(December 6, 2017)
6.4 km
Huish Episcopi Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
6.6 km
Long Sutton CofE Primary School Good
(February 27, 2018)
6.75 km
Stanchester Academy Good
(October 16, 2019)
7.08 km
St Margaret's School, Tintinhull Good
(February 7, 2017)
7.56 km
Merriott First School Good
(June 9, 2021)
7.82 km
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
7.88 km
St Mary's & St Peter's Church School 8.04 km
West Chinnock Church of England Primary School Good
(June 17, 2021)
8.11 km
All Saints Church School Good
(December 18, 2019)
8.22 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Rusty Axe Bus Stop/Station 26 m
The Rusty Axe Bus Stop/Station 38 m
The Wyndham Arms Bus Stop/Station 960 m
Beech Cottage Bus Stop/Station 980 m
The Avenue Bus Stop/Station 1.28 km
Bristol Airport Air 45.82 km
Exeter International Airport Air 50.35 km

Nearby Nature

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

Burrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.16 km
Nine Acre Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Wood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Shutters Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Wash-hams Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km
Pinsom Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.97 km
Combe Bottom Valley 3.12 km
Horsey Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
The Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Combe Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.3 km
Culliford's Hole Inland Water 3.53 km
Cripple Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.78 km
Lovers' Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.9 km
Shore's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.08 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 50.4 Mbps 48.4 Mbps 76.33 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 12.1 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% 26.5 9.5
30-300 Mbps 100% 52.8 12.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 50.98037200
Longitude -2.81948400
OS Easting 342568
OS Northing 0120427
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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Older farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
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 1A4