The postcode TA20 4PL is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA20 4PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA20 4PL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 4PL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to TA20 4PL is Sheepspine Lane which is centered 614 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Thorncombe Crossroads and is 882 m away.
The closest primary school to TA20 4PL (for ages 11 and under) is Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy. 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 4PL is The Old Inn and is 3.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 2, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 83 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for TA20 4PL is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA20 4PL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA20 4PL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA20 4PL
| 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 4PL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.4 km | |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 3.04 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 3.4 km |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.92 km | |
| Tatworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 4.59 km |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (February 26, 2020) | 5.49 km |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 17, 2019) | 6.08 km |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 7.16 km |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 7.22 km |
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 7.24 km |
| Chard School | Independent school | 4-11 | 7.27 km | |
| Axminster Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 7.52 km |
| Axe Valley Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (December 4, 2019) | 7.56 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 7.56 km |
| Holyrood Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2013) | 7.69 km |
| The Redstart Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 8.14 km |
| Membury Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 8.76 km |
| 3 Dimensions | Special school | 7-25 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 9.27 km |
| Charmouth Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2018) | 9.27 km |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 9.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA20 4PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THORNCOMBE SPORTS CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 884 m | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 1.2 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 1.2 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 1.33 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 1.4 km | |
| GRIBB RISE COTTAGE | Exempt January 26, 2017 | 1.5 km | |
| FANCY THAT CAKES | Exempt October 11, 2018 | 1.84 km | |
| CRAFTY CAMPING | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 1.84 km | |
| Holditch Court Organic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2020 | 2.01 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2018 | 2.72 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY FRUIT SHOP | Exempt January 8, 2018 | 2.72 km | |
| The Old Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2019 | 3.04 km | |
| Hawkchurch Community Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2017 | 3.08 km | |
| Relish Foods T/A Pop-Up Pasties | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 3.13 km | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 3.16 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 3.18 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 3.92 km | |
| Winsham Primary and Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 3.94 km | |
| Winsham Shop & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2020 | 3.94 km | |
| The Winsham Community Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 3.95 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA20 4PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Thorncombe Crossroads | 882 m | |
| Thorncombe Crossroads | 885 m | |
| Exeter International Airport | 37.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA20 4PL - Data from Dec 2021
| Shedbush Coppice | 542 m | |
| Hewood Bottom Coppice | 548 m | |
| Hewood Bottom | Valley | 748 m |
| Sadborow Ash | 866 m | |
| Greenhill | 876 m | |
| West Park | 897 m | |
| Wood Coppice | 945 m | |
| Sadborow Plantations | 1.04 km | |
| Horseshoe Clump | 1.09 km | |
| Ashgrove | 1.16 km | |
| Game Leaze Coppice | 1.18 km | |
| Little Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Cakehorn Coppice | 1.22 km | |
| Whistling Copse | 1.23 km | |
| Yonder Coppice | 1.26 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA20 4PL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 80 Mbps | 83 Mbps | 160 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 30 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 14.3% | 85.7% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 85.7% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 85.7% | 83 | 18 |
| 300+ Mbps | 85.7% | 85.7% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.81901800 |
| Longitude | -2.90356300 |
| OS Easting | 336446 |
| OS Northing | 0102553 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Marshwood Vale |
| Local Authority District | Dorset |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Dorset Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000059 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bridport |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dorset |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Dorset |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Dorset 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 | E33049558 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Dorset 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Dorset 005D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |