Postcode TA2 7DH (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA2 7DH and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA2 7DH is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA2 7DH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA2 7DH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 TA2 7DH as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to TA2 7DH is Oak Lane which is centered 49 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Denmark Inn and is 88 m away. The closest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, 495 m away.

The closest primary school to TA2 7DH (for ages 11 and under) is Priorswood Primary School. 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 7DH is The Blackbird Inn and is 7.56 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 30, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 45.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TA2 7DH 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 7DH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA2 7DH, and the approximate distance away.

Oak Lane 49 m
Vera Street 53 m
Peter Street 115 m
George Street 142 m
Ethpark Grove 156 m
Wellesley Street 167 m
Denmark Terrace 189 m
Wedlands 200 m
Rowbarton Close 203 m
Belgrave Place 205 m
Portman Street 207 m
Maple Close 219 m
Kilkenny Avenue 244 m
Cherry Grove 244 m
Enmore Road 245 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA2 7DH

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 TA2 7DH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Priorswood Primary School 203 m
St Andrew's Church School Good
(November 27, 2018)
423 m
The Sky Academy 637 m
Wellsprings Primary School Good
(July 11, 2019)
638 m
Park House School Good
(September 21, 2018)
697 m
Selworthy Special School 956 m
Taunton School 978 m
North Town Academy Good
(March 7, 2017)
1.1 km
The Taunton Academy Requires improvement
(September 26, 2018)
1.11 km
Taunton Preparatory School 1.15 km
Lyngford Park Primary School 1.16 km
St James Church School Good
(December 4, 2018)
1.26 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 1.5 km
King's Hall School 1.67 km
The Castle School 1.67 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
1.68 km
St George's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2017)
1.71 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
1.71 km
Staplegrove Church School Good
(March 1, 2017)
1.86 km
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
1.98 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA2 7DH - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA2 7DH - Data from Apr 2022

Denmark Inn Bus Stop/Station 88 m
Rafa Club Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Belgrave Place Bus Stop/Station 218 m
St Andrews Road Bus Stop/Station 279 m
George Street Bus Stop/Station 284 m
Taunton Rail Station Rail 495 m
Taunton Rail Station Rail 539 m
Exeter International Airport Air 39.76 km
Bristol Airport Air 48.35 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA2 7DH - Data from Dec 2021

Steps Water Inland Water 1.56 km
Creechbarrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.83 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Rag Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.23 km
The Decoy Inland Water 2.85 km
Rook Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
West Combe Valley 3.22 km
Kennel Bottom Valley 3.27 km
Gotton Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.33 km
Gadd's Bottom Valley 3.52 km
Bench Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.55 km
Cotlake Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.64 km
Front Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.77 km
Stone Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.8 km
Noah's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.84 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA2 7DH - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 58.8 Mbps 45.9 Mbps 71.45 Mbps
Upload 19 Mbps 13.3 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 9 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 10 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 56.1 16.9
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 107,885 kWh - mean 8,990 kWh : median 8,609 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

16 meters consuming 67,757 kWh - mean 4,235 kWh : median 2,686 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA2 7DH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.02780000
Longitude -3.10143700
OS Easting 322854
OS Northing 0125959
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6868
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Rowbarton and Staplegrove ED
Electoral Ward Priorswood
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: Communal retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Taunton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Taunton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33050397
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 007E
Output Area / Small Area 5B2