The postcode TA18 8QU is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA18 8QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA18 8QU 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 8QU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to TA18 8QU is Watery Lane which is centered 296 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Beer Farmhouse and is 1.02 km away. The closest railway station is Crewkerne Rail Station, 3.32 km away.
The closest primary school to TA18 8QU (for ages 11 and under) is Hinton St George Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 22, 2018.
The local pub for residents of TA18 8QU is King William Inn and is 2.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 24, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Crewkerne Fish & Chips and is 2.3 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on February 4, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 29.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for TA18 8QU is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA18 8QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA18 8QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA18 8QU
| 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 8QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.83 km |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 2.68 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 2.83 km |
| Wadham School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 3.36 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 3.78 km |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 4.23 km |
| Merriott First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (June 9, 2021) | 4.88 km |
| Perrott Hill | Independent school | 3-13 | 4.93 km | |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.95 km | |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 4.95 km |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 5.83 km |
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 5.93 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 6.65 km | |
| West Chinnock Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 17, 2021) | 6.88 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 7.96 km |
| Swanmead Community School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (February 22, 2018) | 8.28 km |
| South Petherton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2014) | 8.33 km |
| South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Outstanding (December 4, 2013) | 8.48 km |
| Greenfylde Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (March 24, 2009) | 8.57 km |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 8.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA18 8QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 986 m | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 1.43 km | |
| Coombe Farm Organic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 1.57 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 1.83 km | |
| Autism Wessex | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 2.03 km | |
| Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2017 | 2.12 km | |
| Crewkerne Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2020 | 2.16 km | |
| Church Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2021 | 2.16 km | |
| King William Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 2.16 km | |
| The Lawns Children's Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 2.3 km | |
| Da Fabio | Awaiting Inspection | 2.3 km | |
| Severalls Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 12, 2021 | 2.3 km | |
| Crewkerne Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 4, 2022 | 2.3 km | |
| The Barley Sugar Bakehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 2.42 km | |
| Crewkerne Kebab & Pizza House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 2.42 km | |
| Central Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 2.43 km | |
| One Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 2.47 km | |
| Barrett Bros | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 25, 2021 | 2.49 km | |
| Parrett & Axe Masonic Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 2.49 km | |
| Ts'Wrap | Exempt | 2.49 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA18 8QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Beer Farmhouse | 1.02 km | |
| Crewkerne Rail Station | 3.32 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 44.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA18 8QU - Data from Dec 2021
| Aldershort Copse | 1.03 km | |
| Beatlands Plantation | 1.06 km | |
| Venley Copse | 1.21 km | |
| Howe Copse | 1.29 km | |
| Ten Acre Copse | 1.36 km | |
| Long Alder Copse | 1.42 km | |
| Curriott Hill | 1.45 km | |
| Seaborough Hill | 1.49 km | |
| Little Beech Copse | 1.52 km | |
| Blackmoor Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Honey Down Plantation | 1.58 km | |
| Henley Copse | 1.6 km | |
| Shave Hill | 1.69 km | |
| Growley Coppice | 1.8 km | |
| Long Copse | 1.8 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA18 8QU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 37 Mbps | 29.3 Mbps | 41.6 Mbps |
| Upload | 8 Mbps | 6.5 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 1 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 37.6 | 8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 50.87174500 |
| Longitude | -2.82572300 |
| OS Easting | 341995 |
| OS Northing | 0108353 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Yeovil |
| County Electorial Division | Crewkerne ED |
| Electoral Ward | Windwhistle |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000189 |
| Travel To Work Area | Yeovil |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33050362 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Somerset 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Somerset 024D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |