Postcode TA12 6BU (South Somerset)

Map showing TA12 6BU and nearby postcodes

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

TA12 6BU 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 6BU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to TA12 6BU is Burrow Way which is centered 588 m away.

The nearest bus stop is New Road and is 97 m away.

The closest primary school to TA12 6BU (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 6BU is The Rusty Axe and is 1.42 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 10 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 60% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 10% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 5% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Burrow Way 588 m
New Road 848 m
B3165 12.07 km
A30 27.89 km
A303 47.76 km
A361 57.12 km
M5 59.38 km
A38 71.95 km
A39 84.38 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA12 6BU

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 6BU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Good
(June 29, 2017)
1.25 km
Hambridge Community Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
2.21 km
Shepton Beauchamp Church School 3.04 km
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School Outstanding
(December 4, 2013)
3.88 km
South Petherton Junior School Outstanding
(October 10, 2014)
4.23 km
Martock Church of England VA Primary School Good
(March 13, 2018)
4.85 km
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
5.66 km
Ash Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
6.2 km
St Mary's & St Peter's Church School 6.62 km
Castle Primary School Good
(October 19, 2017)
6.74 km
Norton-sub-Hamdon Church of England Primary School Good
(May 9, 2017)
6.92 km
Huish Episcopi Academy Good
(December 6, 2017)
7 km
Huish Episcopi Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
7.08 km
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
7.44 km
Greenfylde Church of England First School Outstanding
(March 24, 2009)
7.63 km
Swanmead Community School Good
(February 22, 2018)
7.73 km
Merriott First School Good
(June 9, 2021)
7.79 km
Long Sutton CofE Primary School Good
(February 27, 2018)
7.99 km
Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 13, 2014)
8.08 km
Stanchester Academy Good
(October 16, 2019)
8.18 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Somerset Cider Brandy Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 24, 2021
0 m
Stir and Blend Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2021
1.02 km
Kingsbury Episcopi Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
1.25 km
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 2, 2022
1.25 km
The Willows Childcare Breakfast Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 25, 2021
1.25 km
The Rusty Axe Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
1.42 km
Flying Pig Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
May 22, 2021
2.01 km
The Rose and Crown East Lambrook Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 19, 2020
2.01 km
Sarah Langley Events Other catering premises 4
Good
December 17, 2020
2.08 km
Hambridge Community Primary School Lunches Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 14, 2021
2.21 km
Hambridge Village Stores and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2021
2.21 km
East Lambrook Manor Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 14, 2021
2.24 km
Strode Dining and Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 24, 2021
2.3 km
Liz Popham Weight Loss Consultant Retailers - other Exempt
June 24, 2021
2.39 km
Lamb & Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
2.39 km
Barrington Court Cider & Apple Juice Production Manufacturers/packers Exempt
2.58 km
Hassockmoor Childcare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 15, 2021
2.58 km
Kingsbury Community Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 16, 2020
2.67 km
Party By The Parrett Other catering premises Exempt
2.67 km
The Community Centre (KEAIC) Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2019
2.67 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

New Road Bus Stop/Station 97 m
New Cross Garage Bus Stop/Station 1.12 km
Pipes Cottage Bus Stop/Station 1.13 km
Bristol Airport Air 46.5 km
Exeter International Airport Air 48.98 km

Nearby Nature

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

Burrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 261 m
The Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Shutters Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Wood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
Nine Acre Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.51 km
Pinsom Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Combe Bottom Valley 2.98 km
Wash-hams Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Combe Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.18 km
Goosebradon Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.21 km
Winsmoor Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.57 km
Oak Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.61 km
Earnshill Pond Inland Water 3.73 km
Bine Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.96 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 10.4 Mbps 10 Mbps 17.36 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 1 Mbps 1.27 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 5% 4.7 0.8
2-5 Mbps 10% - -
5-10 Mbps 25% - -
10-30 Mbps 60% 14.4 1.3
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

11 meters consuming 44,041 kWh - mean 4,004 kWh : median 4,314 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA12 6BU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 50.97635100
Longitude -2.83867100
OS Easting 341216
OS Northing 0119995
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 life
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 1B1