Postcode TA23 0LF (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA23 0LF and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA23 0LF is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA23 0LF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA23 0LF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 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 TA23 0LF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to TA23 0LF is Stout's Way Lane which is centered 1.2 km away.

The nearest bus stop is The Royal Oak and is 477 m away.

The closest primary school to TA23 0LF (for ages 11 and under) is Wiveliscombe Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 29, 2017.

The local pub for residents of TA23 0LF is Royal Oak Inn and is 520 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 31, 2021.

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

Policing for TA23 0LF 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 TA23 0LF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA23 0LF, and the approximate distance away.

Stout's Way Lane 1.2 km
B3224 3.06 km
B3190 5.93 km
A396 18.63 km
A30 40.04 km
A39 41.53 km
M5 66.84 km
A38 82.12 km
A361 87.92 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA23 0LF

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 TA23 0LF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Timberscombe Church of England First School Good
(November 7, 2017)
5.34 km
Dunster First School Good
(June 12, 2018)
5.75 km
Cutcombe Church of England First School Good
(February 5, 2020)
6.44 km
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 6.79 km
West Somerset College Good
(March 4, 2020)
7.26 km
Minehead Middle School Good
(September 12, 2017)
7.85 km
Minehead First School Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
8.22 km
St Michael's Church of England First School Good
(June 12, 2019)
8.65 km
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Requires improvement
(May 22, 2019)
9.47 km
St Peter's Church of England First School Good
(February 7, 2017)
9.71 km
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Good
(February 21, 2017)
10.12 km
Wiveliscombe Primary School Good
(June 29, 2017)
13.46 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA23 0LF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 31, 2021
520 m
Higher Rodhuish Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
February 20, 2020
2.92 km
Styles Farmhouse Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
September 19, 2019
3.02 km
The Cornish Pasty Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
3.02 km
Croydon Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.13 km
The Valiant Soldier Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 4, 2021
4.19 km
Roadwater Village Community Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
4.32 km
Village Hall Other catering premises 4
Good
November 30, 2021
4.32 km
Wright and Wright Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
4.6 km
Wood Advent Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 10, 2020
4.8 km
Bournestream Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 21, 2020
5 km
The Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 11, 2021
5.01 km
Carhampton Stores Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 31, 2021
5.08 km
The Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
5.27 km
Little Oak Farm Pork Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
5.28 km
Timberscombe First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 29, 2021
5.34 km
Timberscombe Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
5.34 km
Orchards Social Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 22, 2021
5.43 km
Dunster Water Mill Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 28, 2020
5.44 km
Water Mill Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 29, 2021
5.44 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA23 0LF - Data from Apr 2022

The Royal Oak Bus Stop/Station 477 m
The Royal Oak Bus Stop/Station 509 m
Minehead Harbour Ferry 9.26 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 9.27 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 9.27 km
Exeter International Airport Air 44.64 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA23 0LF - Data from Dec 2021

Birchen wood Woodland Or Forest 352 m
Monkham Wood Woodland Or Forest 429 m
Slowley Wood Woodland Or Forest 441 m
Perley Wood Woodland Or Forest 770 m
Roadway Wood Woodland Or Forest 871 m
Druid's Combe Wood Woodland Or Forest 995 m
Legg's Ball Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Perley Combe Valley 1.1 km
Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Washer's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Side Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Sellham Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Beckway Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Parson's Close Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Tarr Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA23 0LF - 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%

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.13195200
Longitude -3.44678000
OS Easting 298865
OS Northing 0137960
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10163
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

National Park

Exmoor National Park

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bridgwater and West Somerset
County Electorial Division Dulverton and Exmoor ED
Electoral Ward Exmoor
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 Minehead

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: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050462
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Somerset 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Somerset 004B
Output Area / Small Area 1A3