Postcode TA2 6FH (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA2 6FH and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA2 6FH is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in April 2021 and is an active postcode. TA2 6FH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA2 6FH is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 TA2 6FH as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to TA2 6FH is Apple Tree Close which is centered 68 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Yarlington Close and is 72 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.9 km away at Bishops Lydeard (West Somerset Railway) The closest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, 2.65 km away.

The closest primary school to TA2 6FH (for ages 11 and under) is Norton Fitzwarren Church School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 15, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Taunton Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on September 26, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of TA2 6FH is The Blackbird Inn and is 5.45 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 30, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TA2 6FH 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 TA2 6FH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA2 6FH, and the approximate distance away.

Apple Tree Close 68 m
Great Western Way 131 m
Yarlington Close 148 m
Churchward Drive 179 m
Coppin Road 200 m
Vilberie Close 245 m
Blackdown View 269 m
Northwood Close 277 m
Brunel Way 279 m
Port Stanley Close 309 m
Dragon Rise 310 m
Dabinett Close 328 m
Taylor Close 380 m
Collett Road 449 m
A358 3.58 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA2 6FH

Introduction April 2021
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 TA2 6FH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Norton Fitzwarren Church School Good
(June 15, 2017)
427 m
Staplegrove Church School Good
(March 1, 2017)
933 m
Bishops Hull Primary School Good
(June 19, 2018)
1.16 km
Taunton Preparatory School 1.64 km
Taunton School 1.81 km
The Castle School 1.91 km
North Town Academy Good
(March 7, 2017)
2.44 km
Parkfield Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
2.52 km
St Andrew's Church School Good
(November 27, 2018)
2.54 km
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton Good
(October 31, 2017)
2.6 km
Wellsprings Primary School Good
(July 11, 2019)
2.69 km
Park House School Good
(September 21, 2018)
2.89 km
Priorswood Primary School 2.97 km
The Taunton Academy Requires improvement
(September 26, 2018)
3.13 km
Queen's College 3.18 km
King's Hall School 3.21 km
The Sky Academy 3.39 km
St George's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2017)
3.4 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
3.45 km
St James Church School Good
(December 4, 2018)
3.46 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA2 6FH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Blackbird Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 30, 2018
5.45 km
Willowbrook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
5.45 km
Blackdown Garden Centre - Lake View Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2019
5.64 km
Blackdown Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 25, 2022
5.95 km
Camelot House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 2, 2021
5.95 km
Licence To Grill Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 14, 2019
5.95 km
Piccadilly Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 24, 2020
5.95 km
Country Child Care Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2021
6.05 km
Robinsons Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
6.06 km
West Buckland Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
6.06 km
FlipOut Somerset Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
6.3 km
The Cabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2021
6.57 km
Blackdown Childrens Day Nursey Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 17, 2020
6.65 km
Route 66 Cafe Other catering premises 4
Good
February 9, 2021
6.83 km
Nynehead Under 5's Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 11, 2021
6.83 km
Costa Drive Thru Wellington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 2, 2020
6.92 km
Skylark Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 25, 2019
6.92 km
Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 3, 2021
6.92 km
Travelodge Wellington Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 29, 2019
6.92 km
Wellesley Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 5, 2022
6.92 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA2 6FH - Data from Apr 2022

Yarlington Close Bus Stop/Station 72 m
Yarlington Close Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Vilberie Close Bus Stop/Station 209 m
Blackdown View Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Fish and Chip Shop Bus Stop/Station 255 m
Bishops Lydeard (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 4.9 km
Bishops Lydeard (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 4.91 km
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.65 km
Taunton Rail Station Rail 2.7 km
Bishop's Lydeard Rail Station Rail 4.91 km
Exeter International Airport Air 38.11 km
Bristol Airport Air 50.11 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA2 6FH - Data from Dec 2021

The Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Rag Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.19 km
Bench Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Front Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Thompson's Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Knowle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.92 km
Bath Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Stone Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Steps Water Inland Water 2.3 km
Hele Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Green Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Tom's Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km
Vale of Taunton Deane Valley 3.45 km
Castleman's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.63 km
Portman Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.77 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA2 6FH - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Electricity Consumption

29 meters consuming 62,362 kWh - mean 2,150 kWh : median 2,150 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA2 6FH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.02606700
Longitude -3.14096000
OS Easting 320080
OS Northing 0125809
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17466
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Lydeard ED
Electoral Ward Norton Fitzwarren & Staplegrove
Local Authority District Somerset West and Taunton
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 E07000246
Travel To Work Area Taunton

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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Taunton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Norton Fitzwarren BUASD
Workplace Zone E33050403
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 008F
Output Area / Small Area 5B3