The postcode TA20 1LS is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in December 1996 and is an active postcode. TA20 1LS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA20 1LS is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 TA20 1LS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to TA20 1LS is Dening Close which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Catchgate Lane and is 294 m away.
The closest primary school to TA20 1LS (for ages 11 and under) is The Redstart Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 27, 2020. 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 TA20 1LS is Chard Town Football Club Ltd and is 646 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 14, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Danny's Garden and is 908 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on April 30, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 26.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TA20 1LS 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 TA20 1LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA20 1LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA20 1LS
| Introduction | December 1996 |
| 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 TA20 1LS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Redstart Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 236 m |
| Holyrood Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2013) | 646 m |
| 3 Dimensions | Special school | 7-25 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 974 m |
| Chard School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.05 km | |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 2.43 km |
| Tatworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 4.3 km |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (February 26, 2020) | 5.43 km |
| Neroche Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.88 km | |
| Swanmead Community School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (February 22, 2018) | 6.16 km |
| Greenfylde Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (March 24, 2009) | 6.27 km |
| Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 6.32 km |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.34 km | |
| Ashill Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.78 km | |
| Membury Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 7.78 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 8.28 km | |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Church School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.44 km | |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 17, 2019) | 8.57 km |
| Stockland Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (March 5, 2020) | 8.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA20 1LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 115 m | |
| Redstart Under Fives Group | Awaiting Inspection | 236 m | |
| The Redstart Breakfast Club | Exempt | 236 m | |
| The Redstart Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 236 m | |
| Honeycomb Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2021 | 415 m | |
| Chard Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2021 | 552 m | |
| The Potting Shed and The Potting Shed Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 607 m | |
| Sharandys Birds of Prey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2021 | 620 m | |
| Chard Town Football Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 14, 2021 | 646 m | |
| Holyrood Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 646 m | |
| Holyrood Academy 6th Form Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 646 m | |
| Holyrood Academy Lower School Kitchens | Awaiting Inspection | 646 m | |
| Oscar Mayer Staff Shop & Snackers Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2021 | 815 m | |
| Sunnymeade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 904 m | |
| Danny's Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 30, 2021 | 908 m | |
| Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2020 | 953 m | |
| Chard RFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 953 m | |
| Chard W.A.T.Ch C.I.C | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2019 | 953 m | |
| Little Munchkins Childcare CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2021 | 953 m | |
| 3 Dimensions Care Ltd at Chardleigh House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 974 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA20 1LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Catchgate Lane | 294 m | |
| Catchgate Lane | 302 m | |
| Pine Avenue | 384 m | |
| Pine Avenue | 392 m | |
| Larch Avenue | 455 m | |
| Exeter International Airport | 35.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA20 1LS - Data from Dec 2021
| Snowdon Hill | 1.28 km | |
| Hale's Copse | 1.32 km | |
| Foxdon Hill | 1.32 km | |
| Chard Reservoir | 1.85 km | |
| Week's Coppice | 1.96 km | |
| Reservoir Copse | 2.1 km | |
| Paintmoor Plantation | 2.12 km | |
| Tudbeer Plantation | 2.4 km | |
| Four Lanes Copse | 2.54 km | |
| Combe Wood | 2.55 km | |
| Thorn's Copse | 2.55 km | |
| Spittle Pond | 2.58 km | |
| Helliar's Copse | 2.59 km | |
| Gribble Copse | 2.6 km | |
| Alder Grove | 2.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA20 1LS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 28.2 Mbps | 26.3 Mbps | 38.15 Mbps |
| Upload | 5 Mbps | 5.3 Mbps | 6.72 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 27 | 4.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 34.5 | 6.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TA20 1LS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 50.88167000 |
| Longitude | -2.96749200 |
| OS Easting | 332034 |
| OS Northing | 0109577 |
| 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 | Chard North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Chard Crimchard |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Chard BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050350 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Somerset 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Somerset 022B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |