Postcode TA23 0LP (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA23 0LP and nearby postcodes

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

TA23 0LP is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 0LP as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to TA23 0LP is Chitcombe Rocks Lane which is centered 87 m away.

The closest primary school to TA23 0LP (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 0LP is Raleghs Cross Inn and is 1.44 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on May 20, 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 0LP 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 0LP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Chitcombe Rocks Lane 87 m
B3190 2.21 km
B3224 3.12 km
A30 34.39 km
A39 45.01 km
M5 66.64 km
A38 81.94 km
A361 85.25 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA23 0LP

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 0LP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wiveliscombe Primary School Good
(June 29, 2017)
7.66 km
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 7.9 km
Stogumber CofE Primary School Good
(March 7, 2019)
8.02 km
Kingsmead Academy Good
(March 9, 2017)
8.26 km
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Requires improvement
(May 22, 2019)
9.36 km
St Peter's Church of England First School Good
(February 7, 2017)
9.52 km
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Good
(February 21, 2017)
10.48 km
Timberscombe Church of England First School Good
(November 7, 2017)
11.13 km
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School Good
(May 11, 2017)
12.12 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Raleghs Cross Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
May 20, 2021
1.44 km
Wood Advent Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 10, 2020
3.85 km
Wright and Wright Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
4.03 km
Raddington Lamb Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
4.28 km
The Valiant Soldier Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 4, 2021
4.57 km
Roadwater Village Community Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
4.68 km
Village Hall Other catering premises 4
Good
November 30, 2021
4.68 km
Holworthy Farm House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
October 14, 2020
5.11 km
Croydon Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
5.16 km
Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 31, 2021
5.89 km
Styles Farmhouse Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
September 19, 2019
5.99 km
The Cornish Pasty Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
5.99 km
Higher Rodhuish Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
February 20, 2020
6.36 km
Torre Cider Farm Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 2, 2021
6.67 km
The Duck at Wimbleball Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 18, 2017
6.75 km
The White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 20, 2021
6.9 km
Riverside Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 5, 2019
7.41 km
Bournestream Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 21, 2020
7.6 km
Washford Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 2, 2021
7.66 km
The Washford Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2021
7.7 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Exeter International Airport Air 40.37 km
Bristol Airport Air 57.56 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brendon Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 783 m
Brendon Hill Hill Or Mountain 918 m
Beverton Pond Inland Water 975 m
Quartley's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Eastern Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Marketpath Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Stolford Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Middleton Bottom Valley 1.67 km
Forehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Syndercombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Middleton Bottom Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Broadfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Stantway Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Tripp Bottom Valley 2.07 km
Northern Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA23 0LP - 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 51.09367700
Longitude -3.39059000
OS Easting 302716
OS Northing 0133628
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12427
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bridgwater and West Somerset
County Electorial Division Dulverton and Exmoor ED
Electoral Ward Wiveliscombe & District
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: 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 E33050461
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Somerset 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Somerset 004A
Output Area / Small Area 1A3