The postcode TA18 8QA is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA18 8QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA18 8QA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 TA18 8QA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to TA18 8QA is B3162 which is centered 794 m away.
The closest primary school to TA18 8QA (for ages 11 and under) is Winsham Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Holyrood Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on May 10, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of TA18 8QA is SQUIRREL INN and is 976 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 25, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for TA18 8QA is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA18 8QA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA18 8QA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA18 8QA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA18 8QA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.31 km | |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.74 km | |
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 4.91 km |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 5.45 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 5.72 km |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 6.05 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 6.42 km |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 6.56 km |
| Tatworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 6.74 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 6.84 km |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 7.17 km |
| Wadham School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 7.19 km |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 7.29 km |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 7.64 km |
| Chard School | Independent school | 4-11 | 7.84 km | |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 7.97 km |
| Holyrood Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2013) | 8.23 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 8.29 km |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (February 26, 2020) | 8.4 km |
| The Redstart Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 8.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA18 8QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 886 m | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 976 m | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 1.28 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 2.31 km | |
| Winsham Primary and Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 2.35 km | |
| Winsham Shop & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2020 | 2.35 km | |
| The Winsham Community Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 2.57 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 2.68 km | |
| GRIBB RISE COTTAGE | Exempt January 26, 2017 | 2.68 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 2.74 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 2.82 km | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 2.98 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 2.98 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 3.12 km | |
| THORNCOMBE SPORTS CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 3.25 km | |
| Relish Foods T/A Pop-Up Pasties | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 3.37 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2018 | 3.6 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY FRUIT SHOP | Exempt January 8, 2018 | 3.6 km | |
| Kitchen @ Chard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 3.79 km | |
| FANCY THAT CAKES | Exempt October 11, 2018 | 3.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA18 8QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Exeter International Airport | 41.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA18 8QA - Data from Dec 2021
| Yearlings Coppice | 209 m | |
| Rapehole Coppice | 257 m | |
| Stall Close Coppice | 540 m | |
| Ashcombe Covert | 825 m | |
| West Woods | 877 m | |
| Ashcombe Copse | 1.14 km | |
| Alford's Goil Coppice | 1.38 km | |
| Blackdown Hill | 1.47 km | |
| Batch Moor Copse | 1.51 km | |
| Morton Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Wayford Rhododendron Woods | 1.6 km | |
| The Rookery | 1.7 km | |
| Plantation Copse | 1.83 km | |
| Oxenleaze Coppice | 1.85 km | |
| Shedrick Spinney | 1.86 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA18 8QA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.84399600 |
| Longitude | -2.86010000 |
| OS Easting | 339540 |
| OS Northing | 0105294 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Marshwood Vale |
| Local Authority District | Dorset |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Dorset Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000059 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bridport |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dorset |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Dorset |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Dorset CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049537 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Dorset 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Dorset 003D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |