The postcode TA20 4BQ is located in South Somerset, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA20 4BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA20 4BQ 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 TA20 4BQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to TA20 4BQ is Gaylard's Lane which is centered 403 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Knapps Lane Phone Box and is 157 m away.
The closest primary school to TA20 4BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Avishayes Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 13, 2018. 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 4BQ is Cricket St Thomas Golf Club and is 2.14 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 26, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Danny's Garden and is 2.57 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on April 30, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for TA20 4BQ 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 4BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA20 4BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA20 4BQ
| 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 TA20 4BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 2.22 km |
| The Redstart Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 2.98 km |
| Chard School | Independent school | 4-11 | 3.17 km | |
| Holyrood Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2013) | 3.26 km |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 3.58 km |
| 3 Dimensions | Special school | 7-25 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 3.69 km |
| Swanmead Community School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (February 22, 2018) | 4.08 km |
| Greenfylde Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (March 24, 2009) | 4.31 km |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.52 km | |
| Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 5.01 km |
| Tatworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 5.42 km |
| Neroche Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.99 km | |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 7.07 km |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (February 26, 2020) | 7.2 km |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Church School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.22 km | |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 7.23 km | |
| Ashill Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.74 km | |
| Shepton Beauchamp Church School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.57 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 8.75 km |
| Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 8.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA20 4BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shep's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2021 | 1.86 km | |
| Home Farm B&B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 25, 2021 | 1.87 km | |
| Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home (Ambridge Estates Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 1.87 km | |
| Hornsbury Mill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 2.02 km | |
| Cricket St Thomas Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 2.14 km | |
| Eleighwater House Retirement Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2021 | 2.15 km | |
| Freedom Leisure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2021 | 2.17 km | |
| Avishayes Primary and Early Years Centre | Awaiting Inspection | 2.22 km | |
| Corner House B&B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2020 | 2.27 km | |
| One Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 26, 2021 | 2.28 km | |
| Saska's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2021 | 2.28 km | |
| Oscar Mayer Staff Shop & Snackers Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2021 | 2.45 km | |
| Bracken House | Exempt | 2.51 km | |
| Sunnyside Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 2.53 km | |
| Danny's Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 30, 2021 | 2.57 km | |
| Cricket St Thomas Hotel Food Establishments | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2021 | 2.64 km | |
| Hotel Gift Shop | Exempt | 2.64 km | |
| The Granary | Exempt | 2.64 km | |
| The Pavilion Bar | Exempt | 2.64 km | |
| Treetops Restaurant & Kitchen | Exempt | 2.64 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA20 4BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Knapps Lane Phone Box | 157 m | |
| Chaffcombe Farm | 379 m | |
| Exeter International Airport | 38.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA20 4BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Coronation Spinney | 193 m | |
| Cuckoo Park Wood | 684 m | |
| Sprays Hill Copse | 711 m | |
| Knapps Plantation | 788 m | |
| Stony Hill Plantation | 847 m | |
| Park Wood | 861 m | |
| Chapell's Copse | 862 m | |
| Poulett's Wood | 865 m | |
| Old Hole Copse | 870 m | |
| Alder Grove | 892 m | |
| Ewens's Copse | 946 m | |
| Sprays Hill | 961 m | |
| Reservoir Copse | 1.1 km | |
| The Warren | 1.22 km | |
| Young Copse | 1.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA20 4BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 50.88783000 |
| Longitude | -2.92306400 |
| OS Easting | 335168 |
| OS Northing | 0110222 |
| 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 | Ilminster 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: Established farming 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 | E33050359 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Somerset 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Somerset 024D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |